Mint Selection | B Corp
Electrical Engineer - BESS
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Electrical Engineer at Renewables IPP
Mint Selection are partnered with one of the UK’s leading renewables IPPs, seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Engineering team. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to drive the design, development, and delivery of a portfolio of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects and associated substations (up to 400kV).
You will be exposed to the full project lifecycle, from late-stage development through to energisation, within an autonomous working environment. This role requires you to act as both the Client and Principal Contractor.
Key Responsibilities
Design Co-ordination for One or More Projects
- Coordinate design inputs from external contractors.
- Proactively identify and resolve design issues, or escalate to the Head of Engineering.
- Lead design co-ordination meetings involving all relevant contractors.
- Manage the design register and provide regular updates to the project team.
- Monitor contractor timelines, ensuring on-time delivery of accurate design deliverables.
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Document Control for One or More Projects
- Manage all drawings and calculations required for project execution.
- Ensure correct and latest revisions are used by all contractors during design, development, and construction.
** Communicating Design Information**
- Make regular site visits to review design developments with the on-site team.
- Assist the project management team in resolving design-related construction issues.
Design Development of Future Projects
- Support the engineering team in developing designs, specifications, and contractor evaluations for:
- Future battery and gas peaking plants.
Owners Engineer Role (Electrical Focus)
Review and Approval of Contractor Work
- Review contractor designs and calculations, including:
- Earthing designs
- Protection systems
- Fault level studies
- Grid studies (P28, G5/4, load flow analysis)
- Provide high-level specifications for electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, etc.) with technical input from specialists.
- Represent the company in meetings with technicians, manufacturers, and on-site teams.
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What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline.
- Strong knowledge of power and energy project design and construction.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ideal candidates will be working towards chartered status (IEng/CEng).
Interested? Apply now if you have an up-to-date CV, or email s.nouri@mintselection.com to arrange a confidential, exploratory chat.
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