£50,000-£65,000 + Pension + Healthcare Contribution
Burnley
Permanent | Start ASAP
A leading international engineering contractor is recruiting for an Electrical Engineer to join their growing UK business based in Burnley. You'll be supporting the delivery of major Energy, Power & Renewables projects. Supporting a significant energy infrastructure development linked to the power and renewable energy sector.
With a strong pipeline of work across the Energy, Power & Renewables sector, this opportunity will provide exposure to major electrical infrastructure works including grid-connected energy projects, substations, HV/LV systems and major power infrastructure developments.
The successful candidate will join an established engineering team responsible for supporting projects from design and procurement through to installation, testing and commissioning.
This role would suit an Electrical Engineer who enjoys working on complex project environments and is looking to build a long-term career within a business delivering some of the UK's most significant energy and industrial projects.
The Role
Working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will provide electrical engineering support throughout the full project lifecycle.
Responsibilities will include:
* Development and review of schematic drawings and single-line diagrams.
* Supporting the design of HV and LV electrical systems.
* Supporting the delivery of HV substation and grid-connected infrastructure works.
* Assisting with protection and control systems integration.
* Providing technical support during energisation, testing and commissioning activities.
* Producing and reviewing technical documentation and engineering specifications.
* Equipment selection, procurement support and supplier coordination.
* Preparing technical submissions, method statements and risk assessments.
* Liaising with project managers, construction teams, subcontractors and clients.
* Monitoring engineering deliverables against project programmes.
* Providing technical support during installation, testing and commissioning.
* Ensuring compliance with project, quality and safety requirements.
Suitable Backgrounds - Applicants are welcomed from the following sectors:
Energy Infrastructure
Renewable Energy
Power Generation
Transmission & Distribution
Utilities
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Substations
Grid Connections
Protection & Control Systems
Data Centres
Heavy Industrial Projects
Engineers currently working for EPC contractors, M&E contractors, power engineering businesses, utilities or major infrastructure contractors are particularly encouraged to apply.
Requirements
* Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
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Experience within substations, battery energy storage, grid infrastructure, transmission & distribution or renewable energy projects would be highly advantageous.
* Previous experience working as an Electrical Engineer within a project-based environment.
* Understanding of HV and LV electrical systems.
* Experience producing or reviewing electrical drawings and technical documentation.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Package
* £50,000-£65,000 basic salary depending on experience.
* 5% employer pension contribution.
* £500 annual healthcare contribution.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* Long-term career progression opportunities.
* Opportunity to work on major UK energy and infrastructure projects.
About the Opportunity
This position offers the chance to join a highly regarded engineering contractor with an established presence across the UK and Europe.
The business continues to secure significant work within the Energy, Power & Renewables sector and is investing heavily in the growth of its UK operations.
For ambitious Electrical Engineers looking to move beyond routine maintenance or facilities-based environments and become involved in large-scale project delivery, this represents an excellent career opportunity.
If you have experience within power generation, renewables, battery energy storage (BESS), substations, transmission & distribution, utilities or major energy infrastructure projects and are looking for your next long-term career move, we'd like to hear from you
Salary description
£50000.00 - £65000.00 per year