Green Cat Renewables Job Advertisement – Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Edinburgh or Glasgow
Green Cat Renewables (GCR) is a dynamic, innovative company that provides the complete range of technical services required to deliver renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. The team of over 100 Engineers and Environmental Consultants deliver projects on behalf of clients from four offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Livingston and Biggar. GCR also works closely with its three sister companies Green Cat Hydrogen and Green Cat Contracting based in the UK and Green Cat Renewables Canada based in Calgary and Halifax.
Through the Engineering Department, GCR provides Engineering Consultancy and Project Management services to clients on wind, solar, BESS, green hydrogen and hybrid projects, including full electrical design and management at on‑site, grid (distribution and transmission level), and ICP works.
The Role:
The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will work on all facets relating to the electrical engineering works of green hydrogen and renewable energy projects, from project feasibility through procurement, detailed design, construction, and completion of testing/commissioning. Responsibilities include acting as an electrical engineering resource for green hydrogen and renewable project development, reviewing technical deliverables, overseeing construction phase services, managing multiple projects, leading meetings, preparing proposals, attending industry events, supporting business growth opportunities, and providing electrical input throughout project lifecycle.
* Act as an electrical engineering resource for all areas of green hydrogen and renewable project development.
* Conduct technical reviews of electrical engineering deliverables provided by internal and external parties.
* Conduct and/or oversee construction phase services, inclusive of responding to RFI’s, issuing site instructions, reviewing CAD drawings, and completing site assessments.
* Act as the Senior Electrical Design Engineer for engineering work packages, inclusive of electrical equipment sizing (e.g. transformers, switchgear, cables, busbars, protection devices), SLDs, cabling layouts and schedules, earthing/bonding design, and protection coordination/setting.
* Manage and/or oversee multiple projects, including electrical scope, budget, schedule, and resourcing.
* Manage and/or lead meetings between internal professionals, owners, contractors, external consultants, and utilities.
* Prepare electrical engineering proposals in response to developer and utility requests for proposals.
* Attend networking events, client meetings and support business growth opportunities as required.
* Support internal reporting and project tracking efforts.
* Undertake design work and design reviews on all types of renewable generator and green hydrogen projects.
* Carry out active problem solving with various project stakeholders to manage and mitigate renewable projects’ electrical elements.
* Provide electrical input (reviewing and approving) and manage Balance of Plant Contractors, ICP and Suppliers, including associated Agreements and Contracts.
* Prepare and review electrical scopes of work and specifications for tendering.
The Candidate:
* Minimum BEng or equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering.
* 5+ years’ experience in a technical electrical design role within industries such as renewable energy, power generation, oil & gas and chemical processing.
* Experience in other industries is also welcomed, provided the candidate can demonstrate skills transferrable to the electrical design of a green hydrogen facility, including HV/LV distribution, protection, earthing, cabling and integration with process equipment.
* Demonstrated technical leadership in detailed electrical design of LV distribution and HV power systems (up to 33kV).
* Ability to evaluate suppliers’ bids and contractors’ proposals technically and commercially.
* Strong understanding of all phases of project development, specifically construction of energy generation and/or industrial sites.
* Experience in taking leadership for the design of: electrical equipment sizing calculations, single‑line diagrams, interconnection wiring, schematic diagrams, cabling layouts and schedules, earthing and bonding system design, interface design with grid and process equipment, and verification and review of consultant deliverables.
* Chartered Electrical Engineer status.
* Experience of ATEX requirements for industrial process environments and implications to detailed electrical design.
* Experience of process safety and risk reviews, including HAZOP, HAZID, SIL studies and electrical safety assessments.
* Experience of designing electrical power systems at 132kV voltage level and above.
* Experience with Transmission & Distribution utility engineering or similar experience.
* Knowledge of electrical building design / code.
* Knowledge of the UK Grid Code and ENA G‑99/G‑100 engineering requirements.
* Experience with software-based modelling and simulation (ETAP, PSCAD, PSSE, DigSILENT, CDEGS).
* Experience in power generation, grid connection and related processes.
* Professional development opportunities and support, including professional fees paid by the company.
* Cycle to work scheme, private medical healthcare, 25 days annual leave, 8 flexible bank holidays, and on‑site parking with EV charging points available in Edinburgh.
To apply please send a full CV to stuart.mitchell@edenscott.com
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