Electrical Engineer - Solar EPC

Purpose

The Electrical Engineer will provide electrical engineering expertise across the UK utility scale solar and BESS portfolio, supporting projects from development through construction and commissioning. This role focuses on technical assurance, grid compliance, and electrical performance, ensuring all systems are delivered safely and compliantly. The position reports to the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities

Electrical Engineering & Assurance

• Act as the electrical SME across utility scale solar and BESS projects
• Review and validate designs from consultants and EPC contractors
• Ensure systems are compliant, fit for purpose, and aligned with project requirements
• Provide technical challenge to optimise performance and reliability

Grid & Compliance

• Review grid connection agreements and ensure DNO/TSO compliance
• Oversee and validate grid studies conducted by third parties
• Ensure compliance with UK Grid Code, G99/G100, and relevant standards
• Support regulatory and technical compliance across all project phases

Project Delivery

• Provide electrical support from development through commissioning
• Act as key interface between internal teams and EPC contractors
• Review deliverables and respond to technical queries (RFIs/TQs)
• Support handover to operations, ensuring performance expectations are met

Construction & Commissioning

• Support site activities including construction, energisation, and commissioning
• Witness testing of substations and grid connections
• Troubleshoot electrical issues during delivery and early operations
• Ensure as built systems meet approved designs and grid requirements

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with development, construction, and asset management teams
• Interface with DNOs/TSOs, ICPs, and external advisors
• Support lender technical due diligence and independent engineer reviews

Qualifications

• 4-8+ years of experience in electrical engineering within the power or renewable energy sector
• Experience working on utility scale solar, BESS, or power infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of MV/HV systems, substations, and grid connection infrastructure
• Familiarity with UK grid connection processes and standards (DNO/TSO, Grid Code, G99/G100)
• Experience reviewing electrical studies (load flow, fault level, protection coordination)
• Exposure to commissioning and energisation of electrical systems
• Ability to review and challenge third party engineering deliverables
• Strong understanding of electrical safety and compliance requirements

Person Profile

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on safety and compliance
• Confident in challenging external contractors and consultants
• Proactive, solutions oriented, and comfortable in a delivery focused environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple stakeholders