Principal Electrical Engineer (Solar/Renewables)

We are seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy) to provide technical leadership across the development, design, construction, and commissioning of renewable energy projects.

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you will lead the electrical delivery of renewable energy projects from feasibility through to construction, commissioning, and commercial operation. You will work predominantly on utility-scale and commercial-scale solar PV and BESS projects, providing technical leadership across design, technical assurance, grid connection, construction support, and commissioning activities while acting as a trusted advisor to clients and project stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead electrical design for utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, and hybrid renewable energy projects.
• Act as Technical Lead and Design Authority on major renewable energy schemes.
• Lead the development and review of HV and LV electrical systems, including substations, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, and cable infrastructure.
• Review and assure EPC contractor and supplier designs.
• Support grid connection and compliance activities, including G99 and G100 requirements.
• Support planning applications, NSIPs, and environmental assessments with electrical engineering inputs.
• Provide technical leadership during procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Review FAT, SAT, commissioning, and energisation documentation.
• Attend site and provide construction-phase technical support.
• Participate in witness testing, energisation activities, and project handover.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Support bid preparation, technical proposals, and project delivery planning.
• Mentor and develop engineers across the renewable energy business.

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) and Chartered Engineer status (or working towards chartership).
• Significant experience delivering renewable energy and/or power infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in the design and delivery of utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, or other renewable energy infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience supporting projects during construction, commissioning, and energisation phases, including contractor engagement, design review, site inspections, or witness testing.
• Strong technical knowledge of HV and LV electrical systems, substations, grid connections, protection and control systems, earthing systems, and power system studies.
• Experience reviewing and assuring designs produced by consultants, suppliers, and EPC contractors.
• Strong understanding of UK electrical standards and grid requirements, including BS 7671, G99, G100, ENA Engineering Recommendations, and relevant IEC Standards.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and providing technical leadership.
• Strong client-facing, stakeholder management, and communication skills.