Electrical Project Engineer

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