Senior HV Electrical Engineer – UK & Ireland Projects

EDF Energy; Warfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension scheme

Electric vehicle leasing

Private healthcare

Extra holiday

Job summary

EDF power solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Technical Services and delivery engineering team. You will work on HV/LV plant and apparatus, including transformers, switchgear, cables, joints and protection relays, with exposure to wind, solar, storage and other renewables.

We value leadership, collaboration, and a proactive approach to delivering safe, compliant engineering solutions across onshore and offshore projects in the UK.

Qualifications

• Several years of relevant engineering experience with a focus on high voltage plant and apparatus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
• Extensive design and operation experience for electrical systems including transformers, switchgear, cables and protection relays.
• Familiarity with renewable energy technologies and their integration.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles, IEC/IEEE standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in fault finding, testing and repair of HV electrical systems and components.
• Lead upgrades and projects from concept to delivery, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide integrated HV solutions.
• Review maintenance reports to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Communicate findings with stakeholders to enable engagement and collaboration.
• Review and approve engineering specs and design documents; identify alternative parts when needed.
• Plan, coordinate and manage electrical resources for projects with internal and external parties.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns; promote continuous learning.
• Manage project timelines and budgets to ensure on-time delivery.
• Support Root Cause Analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in HV engineering.
• Prepare and present engineering reports and project updates to management and clients.
• Willingness to travel across the UK to support projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team management

Full UK driving license

Education

Electrical Engineering degree / HND / HNC

Job description

EDF power solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Technical Services and delivery engineering team. You will work on HV/LV plant and apparatus, including transformers, switchgear, cables, joints and protection relays, with exposure to wind, solar, storage and other renewables.

We value leadership, collaboration, and a proactive approach to delivering safe, compliant engineering solutions across onshore and offshore projects in the UK.