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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