Electrical Engineer – Operational
Remote (UK) | Occasional Office Meetings (Every Couple of Months) | Site Visits as Required
£500–£600 per day (DOE)
6-Month Contract (Strong Potential for Extension)
We are supporting a leading renewable energy organisation in the search for an experienced Operational Electrical Engineer to provide technical governance and support across a portfolio of operational renewable assets.
This role sits within a central engineering function and will focus on maximising asset performance, managing electrical technical risk, and supporting maintenance strategy across utility-scale renewable projects.
The Role
Reporting into the Electrical Engineering Manager, you will:
* Provide electrical technical support to Asset Managers across operational renewable assets
* Lead investigations into technical non-conformances and electrical incidents
* Manage fleet-wide electrical engineering risks and improvement programmes
* Support the development of long-term maintenance strategies
* Review and approve drawings, reports and technical studies
* Conduct site inspections and technical due diligence
* Support development, construction and R&D teams with technical assurance
The role is predominantly remote, with office collaboration required once every couple of months and occasional site visits.
Key Requirements
* Strong experience as an Operational Electrical Engineer within renewables or power generation
* Excellent knowledge of HV electrical systems and operational asset management
* Experience managing technical risk, change control and engineering investigations
* Strong understanding of maintenance strategy and asset performance optimisation
* Ability to lead improvement projects across operational assets
* HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering
If you're an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong operational renewables background and are looking for your next contract opportunity, please apply or get in touch directly.