Principal Electrical / EC&I Engineer
London / Edinburgh / Remote (UK-based) | 💼 Salary £80,000 + Excellent Benefits | 🌱 Green Hydrogen / Renewables
We're seeking a Principal Electrical / EC&I Engineer to take a leading technical role in delivering cutting-edge green hydrogen infrastructure projects. You'll act as the technical authority across all electrical, control, and instrumentation design, playing a critical part in the UK's energy transition.
Key Responsibilities
⚡ Technical lead for electrical, control & instrumentation design
⚡ Manage grid connection processes & DNO compliance
⚡ Produce concept designs, specifications, and scopes of work
⚡ Ensure compliance with ATEX, functional safety, and QA standards
⚡ Support commissioning, FAT/SAT, and site inspections
⚡ Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle
Your Experience
✅ 10+ years in heavy industry electrical engineering
✅ Strong HV/LV design expertise (33 kV+), switchgear, protection systems
✅ ATEX, Ex Zones, and functional safety knowledge (TUV FSE preferred)
✅ Power systems modelling (ETAP preferred), earthing & protection studies
✅ Control system integration (DCS, PLC, BPCS)
✅ Chartered Engineer or working toward chartership
Nice to Have
🌿 Experience in electrolyser or green hydrogen design
🔌 Project development & DNO engagement
🔧 COMPEX, HV certified, commissioning experience
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary + bonus
* Private health insurance & pension
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays
* 2 weeks/year “work from anywhere” policy
* Supportive, fast-paced team focused on climate impact
Sound like you? Apply now and help shape the UK’s clean energy future.