Electrical Engineer

Vacancy: Electrical Engineer

Location: County Durham

Salary: Negotiable upon experience

Contact: Grahame 07379049317

Email: grahame@agmconstructionrecruitment.co.uk

Note: PLEASE, ONLY UK RESIDENTS NEED APPLY. NO VISA SPONSORSHIP, NON UK CV’S WILL NOT BE SEEN.

Overall Objectives: The Electrical Engineer will be crucial in supporting our client’s journey to net-zero. The role involves developing, building, and operating renewable energy projects, including onshore wind farms, solar parks, battery storage, and other flexible energy generation sites.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support the Operations and Grid Director in optimising grid connections.
• Assist the business development team with grid input and assessments.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments, including site analysis and grid connection studies.
• Estimate ongoing charges for future projects.
• Prepare and submit G99 and/or transmission applications.
• Manage the delivery and progress of multiple grid connection contracts.
• Handle grid payments, including securities and liabilities.
• Resolve technical, legal, or commercial queries in grid offers.
• Improve efficiencies through data analysis and reviews of energy use and losses on operational assets.
• Provide Independent Connection Provider and electrical balance of plant tendering support.
• Deliver technical input to service energy market understanding and opportunities.
• Develop technical specifications and requirements for electrical components and systems.
• Draft requirements for tendering and review tender submissions.
• Ensure projects comply with UK regulations, standards, and safety protocols.
• Stay updated with advancements in renewable energy technologies and industry best practices.
• Provide training and mentorship to less experienced engineers and other team members.

Key Performance Objectives:

• Grid assessment turnaround times.
• Grid connections management – cost/time/quality.
• Independent Connection Provider (ICP) and electrical balance of plant tender scope accuracy and programme delivery.
• Adhere to the Health and Safety Plan and relevant legislation and guidance.

Key Contacts:

• Reports directly to the Operations and Grid Director.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical engineers, civil engineers, project managers, planners, and environmental scientists.
• Interacts with external stakeholders like Distribution Network Operators, Transmission owners, Electricity Systems Operators, and Independent Connection providers.
• Represents the company at networking events when required.

Working Environment: Based at the Rainton Bridge Head Office with visits to the Hamilton, Scotland office, project sites, and DNO offices.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Graduate or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Minimum 5 years’ PQE within a renewable energy networks company or consultancy.
• Experience in HV/EHV.
• Interest in decarbonisation, net-zero, networks, and generation.

Personal Qualities/Competencies:

• Enthusiastic self-starter capable of managing a fast-paced environment.
• Diligent with high attention to detail.
• Good judgment, logical decision-making, and a hands-on approach.
• Strong planning ability with multitasking skills.
• Role model consistent with company values.
• Excellent communication skills, able to liaise with senior management and technical functions.
• Effective team player delivering results under pressure and strict deadlines.
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards technical challenges.
• Professional and proactive approach.