Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer – Renewable Energy Projects

Remote (UK & Ireland travel required)

Up to £650 per day (DOE)

Contract until end of year (high likelihood of extension)

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.

Play a Key Role in Delivering Large-Scale Renewable Energy Projects

We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects across the UK & Ireland. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across solar, wind, BESS, and high-voltage infrastructure, contributing from early-stage development through to construction and handover to operations.

You’ll be joining a highly collaborative engineering environment, playing a key role in ensuring technical excellence across multiple large-scale projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting electrical design and engineering across the full project lifecycle – from development through to construction and handover
• Contributing to electrical system design including LV/HV infrastructure, substations, and grid connections
• Producing and reviewing key design deliverables such as single line diagrams, schematics, and layouts
• Working closely with internal teams, consultants, and contractors to deliver high-quality engineering solutions
• Supporting FEED, detailed design, and construction phases across multiple projects
• Participating in technical reviews, site visits, FAT/SAT, and commissioning activities where required
• Identifying and managing technical risks, ensuring safe and efficient project delivery
• Contributing to technical specifications, standards, and employer’s requirements for tendering

Project Scope

• Technologies: Solar, Wind, BESS, Substations
• Project sizes: 3–5 MW up to 300 MW
• Voltage levels: 33kV up to 400kV
• Locations: Wales, Scotland, Ireland (wide portfolio)

What We’re Looking For

• Strong electrical design experience across renewable energy or power infrastructure projects
• Experience covering full project lifecycle (development → construction → handover)
• Knowledge of HV/LV systems, substations, and grid connection requirements
• Familiarity with industry standards, regulations, and design codes (IEC, Grid Code etc.)
• Experience working with consultants and contractors on engineering delivery
• Ability to produce and review technical documentation and designs
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

Travel Requirements

• Site visits: approx. 1x per month
• Office visits (Durham): 1–2x per month
• Otherwise fully remote

Why Apply? xwzovoh

• Work on a broad, high-value renewable portfolio
• Exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects up to 300MW / 400kV
• Long-term contract potential with strong extension likelihood
• High-impact role within the transition to net zero

If interested please apply here and we'll be in touch to discuss your application very soon.