Job Title: Electrical Design/Grid Interface Engineer
Location: United Kingdom (Remote with site travel)
Type: Contract
Overview
We are seeking an Electrical Design/Grid Interface Engineer to act as a key technical interface between client, contractors, and external stakeholders across grid-connected infrastructure projects in the UK.
This role will serve as a technical gatekeeper, ensuring consistency, compliance, and quality across all electrical interfaces, protecting the integrity of the project’s technical baseline.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the primary technical interface between client, EPC contractors, consultants, and external vendors
* Review and manage key electrical interface documentation, including:
* Single Line Diagrams
* Electrical layouts
* Cable schedules
* SCADA / EMS block diagrams
* Ensure all contractor and vendor submissions align with Employer’s Requirements prior to client submission
* Maintain interface consistency across multiple project stakeholders
* Support the enforcement of UK grid compliance and engineering standards
* Identify and mitigate technical risks across design and interface boundaries
* Provide independent technical assurance across electrical design deliverables
Requirements
* Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
* 3–8 years’ experience in: Electrical design, Grid-connected infrastructure (e.g. renewables, substations, BESS, power systems)
* Strong knowledge of UK standards and regulatory frameworks, including: G99, ENA guidelines, DNO/TSO processes, BS and IEC standards
* Experience reviewing or producing electrical design documentation (SLDs, schematics, layouts, etc.)
* Understanding of SCADA / EMS systems and integration
* Experience working with EPC contractors or multidisciplinary project environments
* Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge and coordinate across stakeholders
Desirable
* Experience across renewable energy projects (Solar, Wind, BESS)
* Familiarity with grid connection processes and compliance submissions
* Experience in technical due diligence or owner’s engineer roles
What This Role Offers
* Opportunity to work at the centre of complex, high-value energy infrastructure projects
* Exposure to major UK grid and energy developments
* A position with real influence over technical quality and project outcomes
* Collaborative, fast-paced project environment
Apply
If you are an Electrical Engineer with strong grid and interface experience looking to step into a high-impact technical role, we’d love to hear from you.