Description
About Us:
Fuse Energy is a forward-thinking renewable energy startup on a mission to deliver a terawatt of renewable energy - fast. We're combining first-principles thinking with cutting-edge technology to build a radically better energy system.
We're creating a fully integrated energy company: from developing solar, wind and hydrogen projects to real-time power trading and distributed energy installations. By selling directly to consumers, we cut out the middleman, lower costs and pass on savings to customers.
Purpose: The HV Electrical Lead is responsible for providing specialist high-voltage (HV) electrical leadership across the UK utility-scale Solar PV and BESS portfolio, supporting projects from development through construction, commissioning, and handover to operations.
Responsibilities:
- HV Electrical Technical Leadership - Act as the HV/MV electrical subject matter expert across all solar PV and BESS projects
- Grid Connection & Compliance - Lead technical review of grid connection agreements and compliance requirements
- Project Delivery Support - Provide HV electrical input from early development through to commissioning and handover
- Construction, Testing & Commissioning - Support site delivery teams during HV installation, testing, energisation, and commissioning
- Stakeholder & Technical Assurance - Interface with EPC contractors, consultants, lenders, and independent engineers
Requirements:
- 5–10+ years of experience in HV/MV electrical engineering within power, utilities, or renewable energy
- Strong experience in utility-scale Solar PV, BESS, or grid infrastructure projects
- Previous experience within an Independent Connection Provider (ICP) will be prioritised
- Deep understanding of HV systems, substations, protection systems, and grid connection design
- Strong knowledge of UK grid standards and processes (DNO/TSO, Grid Code, G99/G100)
- Experience reviewing and interpreting electrical studies (load flow, fault level, protection coordination, power quality)
- Exposure to HV commissioning, testing, and energisation activities
- Ability to critically review and challenge EPC and consultant designs
- Strong understanding of electrical safety regulations and compliance frameworks