Senior Electrical Engineer – Renewable Energy Projects

EDF (UK); North East; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension

Flexible benefits

Electric vehicle leasing

Private healthcare

Extra holiday

Job summary

EDF power solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership across a growing portfolio of renewable energy projects, from development to handover. The role supports solar PV, battery storage and private wire initiatives with a focus on safety, compliance and long-term viability.

You will contribute to engineering standards, review outputs from partners, and work within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering infrastructure or energy projects across multiple lifecycle stages (development, design, construction, commissioning).
• Knowledge of UK standards, regulations and grid requirements for renewable energy projects.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support across a portfolio of solar PV, battery storage, private wire and onshore/offshore wind projects.
• Support projects through development, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Review engineering outputs from consultants, contractors and OEMs.
• Support optioneering and feasibility assessments for practical, viable solutions.
• Contribute to engineering standards, specifications and employer requirements.
• Assist procurement through technical tender assessments.
• Identify and manage engineering risks per project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and project teams.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practice across projects.
• Represent EDF power solutions in technical discussions with stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical systems design

Renewable energy

High voltage

Protection & control

Power electronics

SCADA

Balance of plant

UK grid knowledge

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

EDF power solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership across a growing portfolio of renewable energy projects, from development to handover. The role supports solar PV, battery storage and private wire initiatives with a focus on safety, compliance and long-term viability.

You will contribute to engineering standards, review outputs from partners, and work within a multidisciplinary team.