Senior Electrical Engineer - Renewables

Climate17 | B Corp™; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technical consultancy as an Electrical Engineer in Glasgow, specializing in renewable energy projects. This role offers the chance to contribute to the transition to net zero by providing critical technical expertise in energy infrastructure. Collaborate with a dedicated team, manage client projects, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and support for career development in a purpose-driven firm committed to sustainability. If you're passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Electric vehicle leasing scheme

Private medical and life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Support for vocational qualifications

Career development opportunities

Team and company social events

Milestone scheme for long-term contributions

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of HV, MV, and LV systems.
• Experience in electrical design and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design and commission renewable power projects.
• Manage client-facing projects ensuring technical excellence.

Skills

Electrical design

Project management

Analytical skills

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Post-qualification experience

Tools

Industry-standard electrical software

Job description

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Consultant | UK Renewable Energy | Specialising in Electrical Engineering & Data Centres

Role Overview

A leading technical consultancy is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join its team in Glasgow. This consultancy has built a strong reputation over the past 30 years, supporting innovative energy infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland. The role will involve working on energy projects contributing to the transition to net zero, providing technical expertise to developers, investors, and asset owners.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical design and commissioning of industrial, utility, and renewable power projects.
• Managing client-facing projects, ensuring technical excellence and successful delivery.
• Working with HV (up to 400kV), MV, and LV systems, including embedded generation, protection circuits, grid connections, switchgear, and substations.
• Coordinating with UK Distribution Network Operators (DNOs).
• Conducting feasibility studies and design reviews.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and welfare standards within engineering.
• Witnessing site and factory acceptance testing.
• Assessing manufactured or fabricated items for faults.
• Providing site-based construction monitoring.
• Collaborating as part of a wider electrical engineering team.
• Willingness to travel across Scotland, England, and occasionally within the EU.

About You

• Technical Expertise – Strong knowledge of HV (up to 400kV), MV, and LV systems, including grid connections, substations, switchgear, and protection circuits.
• Project & Client Management – Experience in electrical design, commissioning, and managing projects in industrial, utility, or renewable energy sectors.
• Analytical & Software Skills – Proficiency in industry-standard electrical software and the ability to conduct feasibility studies, design reviews, and fault assessments.
• Site & Safety Awareness – Hands-on experience with site and factory acceptance testing, construction monitoring, and a strong understanding of health and safety in engineering.
• Collaboration & Flexibility – A proactive team player willing to travel within the UK and occasionally the EU, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering.
• Post-qualification experience in industrial electrical infrastructure.
• Proficiency in industry-standard electrical software.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Full right to work in the UK.
• Competitive salary with a bonus scheme of up to 20% of salary.
• Support for vocational qualifications, career development, and chartership.
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme.
• Private medical and life assurance.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Team and company social events.
• Milestone scheme celebrating long-term contributions.

About Us

Climate17 is a purpose-driven, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We support organisations committed to environmental sustainability and the decarbonisation of the energy sector.

Inclusive Application Process

Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Engineering

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy, Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution, and Design Services

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