Principal Electrical Engineer

VGC are pleased to be supporting our client, looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer to work on low carbon energy projects. This role will be working on a hybrid basis and can be based anywhere in the UK. You will be working with a multidisciplinary team at the forefront of delivering efficient, cost-effective and forward-thinking engineering solutions to complex challenges. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping practical, high-quality designs across a diverse portfolio of energy projects.

You'll contribute across the full project lifecycle-from early-stage feasibility and concept development through to FEED, value engineering and detailed design. The position offers the opportunity to play a leading role in producing electrical engineering deliverables, while supporting the evaluation, optimisation and safe operation of electrical systems within the energy sector.

We are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer who can:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative, practical and cost-efficient engineering solutions.
Contribute to projects at all stages, from feasibility studies through to detailed design delivery.
Produce and develop key electrical deliverables, including single line diagrams, cable calculations, block diagrams, layouts, routing and containment designs, switchgear philosophies, and bills of materials/quantities.
Engage with equipment vendors to support package development and participate in technical assessments of supplier proposals.
Assist clients-including owners, operators and investors-in evaluating the performance, condition and risks of electrical assets, identifying improvement opportunities.
Support the preparation of proposals and bids, contributing to EC&I discipline inputs and multidisciplinary tender submissions.

This role will offer you a fantastic opportunity to work with an Energy Transition team, supporting clients through the full lifecycle of Energy projects from concept and development through to construction, operation and decommissioning. You will have the opportunity to work with developers, utilities, government organisations, financial institutions, contractors and OEMs, we are committed to delivering safe, high-quality outcomes that consistently exceed expectations. We would like to hear from you if you can offer:

A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline, along with substantial post-graduate experience in electrical design, operation, maintenance or testing.
Chartered Engineer status, or progress toward IEng/CEng with a recognised professional institution.
The drive and capability to take ownership of electrical deliverables and contribute to the assessment of assets in both construction and operational phases.
Strong technical knowledge of power and energy project design, construction and operation.
A solid understanding of engineering design processes, including scopes, concepts, calculations and technical documentation, and/or hands-on experience with commissioning, operation, maintenance or testing of medium and high voltage systems