Project Engineer (Electrical)

Sector: Renewable Energy

Contract: 12-18 months

Rate: Excellent

Location: Hybrid (4 days in Central London/on site, 1 day home office)

Required Experience: 5-10 years in renewables, grid, or energy generation (e.g., gas peaking plants, energy storage, wind, solar)

Responsibilities:

Design Coordination:

• Oversee electrical engineering design packages.
• Manage and resolve design issues.
• Lead design coordination meetings.
• Update project team on design progress.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of design deliverables.

Document Control:

• Manage and ensure correct use of all electrical drawings and calculations.

Communication:

• Relay design information between contractors and site teams.
• Conduct regular site visits during the construction phase.

Design Development:

• Support future project designs and contractor evaluations for battery and hydrogen-ready gas plants.

Owner’s Engineer Role:

• Review and approve electrical design work.
• Conduct earthing designs, protection, fault levels, and grid studies.

High-Level Specification:

• Provide specifications for transformers, switchgear, etc.
• Represent the company in meetings with stakeholders.

Additional Skills (Preferred):

• Knowledge of 275kV substation design and electrical safety up to 400kV.
• Experience with gas peaking plant construction.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD 2D and 3D CAD Design.
• Ability to liaise with DNOs and National Grid.

Key Personal Characteristics:

• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build relationships with both office-based and site-based teams

Qualifications:

MEng in Electrical Engineering or equivalent