Lead Electrical Engineer - BESS

Mint Selection are partnered with one of the UK's leading renewables IPPs that are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our client's Engineering team. Working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, you would be responsible for design, development and delivery across a portfolio of BESS and FlexGen assets and associated substations (up to 400kV).

You'll have exposure to the full lifecycle from late-stage development through to energisation, and benefit from an autonomous working environment where you’ll act as both the Client and the Principal Contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the company's electrical technical authority across the development, design, construction, commissioning and operation of BESS and flexible generation projects.
• Lead and coordinate electrical engineering activities across multiple projects, ensuring effective management of interfaces between consultants, suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Perform the role of electrical owner's engineer, reviewing and approving electrical designs, calculations, studies and technical submissions to ensure compliance with project requirements, grid connection obligations and applicable standards.
• Provide technical leadership for grid connection activities, including oversight of power system studies, protection coordination, earthing design, fault level assessments, harmonic studies and network compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain electrical engineering standards, specifications and design criteria, ensuring consistency, quality and best practice across the project portfolio.
• Manage design governance processes, including design reviews, technical risk management, design change control and resolution of engineering issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support procurement and contractor management activities through technical specification development, tender evaluations, supplier assessments and equipment selection.
• Provide technical support during construction, energisation and commissioning activities, including site inspections, technical query resolution and acceptance of electrical systems.
• Represent the company in technical engagements with network operators, contractors, equipment suppliers, consultants, investors and other key stakeholders.
• Support the Engineering Director in the development of future projects, technology assessments, technical due diligence activities and continuous improvement of engineering processes.

What We're Looking For:

• 10+ years experience in Electrical Engineering for utility-scale energy projects.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Deep knowledge in design and construction of power and energy projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Chartered status (CEng)

If interested, please click 'Apply' if you have an up-to-date CV or alternatively, email s.nouri@mintselection.com to arrange a confidential, exploratory chat.