Senior Electrical Engineer

Fuse Energy is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy - fast.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will act as electrical SME across grid, solar, BESS, and data centre projects; produce and own electrical designs across the portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Act as electrical SME across grid, solar, BESS, and data centre projects; produce and own electrical designs across the portfolio
• Deliver detailed design across substations, transformers, switchgear, protection, and power distribution
• Develop design packages from concept through detailed design: single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, protection schemes, cable sizing, and earthing/bonding
• Support grid connection works where required (export and demand) - compliance to Grid Code, DNO/TSO/NESO, G99/G100 - and validate or produce supporting studies (fault level, load flow, protection coordination, harmonics)
• Provide electrical input from development through handover; align design intent with procurement and construction, and resolve technical queries
• Support and witness testing, energisation, and commissioning (substations, protection, standby/UPS); troubleshoot issues and ensure as-builts comply with approved designs
• Support technical DD and lender advisory; provide engineering assurance across all electrical deliverables and act as escalation point for complex issues

Requirements:

• 5–10+ years electrical engineering in power, utilities, renewables, or critical infrastructure; strong preference for substantial HV experience
• Proven design background - able to produce and own electrical designs, not only review others' work
• Strong infrastructure delivery experience
• Deep understanding of electrical systems, substations, protection, and power distribution design (generation and demand)
• Working knowledge of UK grid standards (DNO/TSO/NESO, Grid Code, G99/G100) and ability to interpret electrical studies
• Commissioning, testing, and energisation experience
• Critical eye for reviewing consultant and subcontractor designs; strong grasp of safety frameworks (ESQCR, EAWR, SAP/AP authorisation)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Biannual bonus scheme
• Fully expensed tech to match your needs
• Paid annual leave
• Breakfast and dinner allowance for office based employees