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Renewables Electrical Engineer
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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading renewable energy consultancy to recruit a Renewables Electrical Engineer to support on renewable infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe.
The Renewables Electrical Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £70,000 depending on experience, alongside an excellent benefits package.
If you have experience in electrical engineering, grid connections, or renewable energy infrastructure projects and are looking to join a technically focused organisation delivering complex renewable energy developments, apply today by submitting your CV.
Responsibilities and duties of the Renewables Electrical Engineer role
Reporting To The Head Of Electrical You Will
- Advise clients on grid connection requirements, associated costs, project timescales and technical considerations for renewable energy developments.
- Prepare and submit grid connection applications and modification requests for wind, solar PV and battery energy storage projects.
- Review and oversee the design, installation and commissioning of electrical infrastructure to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
- Ensure grid connection infrastructure is delivered in accordance with Distribution Network Operator (DNO) and Transmission System Operator (TSO) requirements
- Provide technical support to project delivery teams throughout the development and construction phases of renewable energy projects.
- Attend project meetings and carry out site inspections to monitor progress, assess quality and identify any corrective actions required.
- Support the planning, coordination and delivery of grid code compliance testing activities.
- Monitor developments in electrical engineering standards, grid regulations and renewable energy technologies
- Coordinate and manage external consultants, contractors and specialist technical advisors where required
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Professional Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or possess equivalent industry experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ post-graduate experience within electrical engineering, power systems, utilities or renewable energy projects
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, grid connection processes and project delivery
- Knowledge of medium and high voltage electrical systems, protection schemes and network infrastructure
- Experience supporting the design, construction or commissioning of renewable energy projects up to 132kV
- Experience within the renewable energy sector would be highly advantageous
Personal skills
The Renewables Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who is:
- Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Analytical with a structured approach to problem solving
- Proactive and capable of working independently when required
- Collaborative and comfortable working within multidisciplinary project teams
- Adaptable and able to manage changing project priorities
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Salary and benefits of the Renewables Electrical Engineer role
- Salary up to £70,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
- Comprehensive company benefits package
INDREN
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
To apply for this Renewables Electrical Engineer opportunity, please complete the form below. Alternatively, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to relbaz@astutepeople.co.uk or call +44 7458 142 486 to speak to Rim El Baz who can tell you more. You can also connect with Rim on LinkedIn to view other jobs they are recruiting. View current job vacancies Astute People is recruiting.
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