Senior Electrical Project Engineer
  • England,Yorkshire and The Humber,West Yorkshire,Leeds
  • Full Time, Permanent
  • £50,000 - £70,000 per annum, OTE, inc benefits, negotiable
Job Description:
Full job descriptionSenior Electrical Project Engineer - Renewable Energy (Yorkshire / Hybrid)

Join a fast-growing renewable energy developer & operator, and play a hands-on role delivering cutting-edge projects across the UK.
This is your chance to shape projects from concept to delivery and accelerate the transition to net-zero.

What you’ll do
*Lead electrical input on early-stage projects: feasibility, capacity optimisation, layouts
*Drive grid connection applications and negotiations with DNOs & National Grid
*Review and challenge connection offers, technical specs, and compliance (G99)
*Develop high-level designs (SLDs, protection, earthing) and define employer’s requirements
*Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities that impact project value
*Manage consultants, OEMs, and EPCs-ensuring technical and commercial alignment
*Support due diligence, tenders, and supplier selection

What you’ll bring
*Strong LV/MV/HV knowledge and grid connection expertise
*Confidence reviewing technical designs and influencing key decisions
*Commercial awareness with solid engineering judgement
*Experience from the power industry and/or renewable energy

Why join?
*Work on high-impact renewable projects at scale in a high-growth company
*Influence projects from day one
*Gain commercial experience
*Collaborate with industry experts in a dynamic, forward-thinking team
*Flexible hybrid / home working, with some travel to HQ and to project sites (fully expensed)

If you’re an Electrical Engineer ready to take ownership and help power the future, we’d love to hear from you.


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