WTG Electrical Engineer

Carbon60; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 128,000 - 168,000; Part time

Job summary

Carbon60 is seeking an experienced WTG Electrical Engineer to lead electrical activities for offshore wind turbine systems across design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning. The role requires strong HV/LV knowledge, supplier engagement and cross-functional collaboration across UK/Europe.

Occasional travel within the UK and Europe may be required. Start ASAP on a 6-month contract with potential extension; travel to Central Scotland or Aberdeenshire; full UK working rights; daily rate

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in offshore wind turbine electrical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage systems including converters, transformers, and switchgear.
• Experience with low-voltage systems, cable systems, and electrical interfaces.
• Proven experience reviewing and approving WTG electrical designs and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting projects through design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Strong understanding of offshore wind engineering standards, quality requirements, and supplier management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical engineering activities for offshore wind turbine systems.
• Prepare electrical scopes of work, technical specifications, and project requirements.
• Review, assess, and approve WTG electrical designs and engineering deliverables.
• Support front-end engineering and design activities for turbine electrical systems.
• Manage critical electrical interfaces between turbine systems and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure designs, manufacturing, installation, and testing meet requirements.
• Provide technical oversight throughout design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning.
• Support technical issue resolution and risk management.

Skills

Offshore wind electrical

HV systems

LV systems

WTG electrical designs

Design to commissioning

Supplier management

Stakeholder management

Renewable/Infrastructure projects

Job description

Location: Central Scotland or Aberdeenshire (Travel to Central Belt Office Required Once Per Week)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: 6 Months (Potential Extension)

Up to £800 Daily Rate Inside IR35 via Umbrella

Full UK Working Rights Required

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced

WTG Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of a major offshore wind project. This is a key engineering position responsible for leading and coordinating all electrical engineering activities associated with wind turbine systems throughout the design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning lifecycle.

Working closely with project teams, contractors, and turbine suppliers, you will ensure electrical designs, interfaces, and deliverables are developed and executed in line with project requirements, industry standards, and quality expectations.

Occasional travel within the UK and Europe may be required to support technical meetings, inspections, and supplier engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical engineering activities for offshore wind turbine systems.
• Prepare electrical scopes of work, technical specifications, and project requirements.
• Review, assess, and approve WTG electrical designs and engineering deliverables.
• Support front-end engineering and design activities for turbine electrical systems.
• Manage critical electrical interfaces between turbine systems and associated infrastructure.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure designs, manufacturing, installation, and testing activities meet contractual and technical requirements.
• Provide technical oversight throughout the design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Support technical issue resolution, risk management, and engineering assurance activities.
• Participate in design reviews, supplier meetings, inspections, and project workshops.

Key Skills & Experience

• Extensive experience in offshore wind turbine (WTG) electrical engineering.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage (HV) systems, including converters, transformers, and switchgear.
• Experience with low-voltage (LV) systems, cable systems, and electrical interfaces.
• Proven experience reviewing and approving WTG electrical designs and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting projects through design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning phases.
• Strong understanding of offshore wind engineering standards, quality requirements, and supplier management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working within offshore wind, renewable energy, or major infrastructure projects.