Senior Electrical Engineer (Battery Storage)
Core
Senior Electrical Engineer supporting grid connections for UK Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and global offshore wind projects, focusing on electrical design, contractor management, and compliance.
Role type
Senior IC electrical engineer (grid connection & plant design)
Builds
Grid-connected BESS and renewable energy assets (PV, Wind, Waste-to-Energy)
Domain
Renewable energy, power generation, transmission, and distribution
Required skills
High voltage electrical design, grid connection management, DNO/TO liaison, project specification preparation, RFP/tender document creation, EPC contract review, HAZOP participation, FAT attendance, design review and verification, component sizing calculations
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer status (IET, EUR Ing, PEng), UK Grid market expertise, large-scale infrastructure project delivery, management and commercial understanding of power projects
Technologies
Substations, overhead transmission lines, MV & EHV cables, DCS, SCMS, Remote End Modifications
Responsibilities
Design electrical systems and grid integration for BESS and renewable projects; liaise with DNOs/TOs and contractors; prepare RFPs and tender documents; evaluate technical bids and EPC contracts; review design drawings and test procedures; monitor site installations and factory acceptance tests; manage electrical aspects of BoP contracts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC