About Us: INTEC Energy Solutions delivers best-in-class services in Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Development, Consultancy, and Operation & Maintenance, along with New Energy Solutions.
With a globally experienced team, INTEC has managed over 190 projects and achieved an impressive installed and secured capacity of 3.9 GWp. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, INTEC also operates offices in Germany, Türkiye, Australia, New Zealand, Azerbaijan, Romania, and Mauritius, with plans for further expansion.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Electrical Project Engineer for a contract position to oversee the electrical installations and commissioning of a 50MW ground-mounted Solar PV project in the UK. The role involves ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of electrical works, from MV/LV cabling and inverters to grid interconnection and system handover. This is a hands-on position requiring strong technical expertise in renewable energy electrical systems, with a focus on quality control, risk management, and collaboration with EPC contractors.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise and coordinate electrical installation of the 50MW ground-mounted PV plant, including array cabling, inverters, transformers, MV/LV switchgear, grounding, and associated infrastructure.
* Manage electrical commissioning and energisation activities, including testing, performance verification, and grid compliance with UK standards (G99/1, ENA).
* Oversee the installation and integration of SCADA, PPC, and site communications systems, including RTUs, gateways, fibre networks, weather stations, metering interfaces, and DNO telemetry connections.
* Conduct technical reviews of electrical designs, submittals, and RFIs, and monitor contractor performance against project milestones, budget, and safety requirements.
* Coordinate functional testing of control, protection, and monitoring systems, including point-to-point checks, alarm management, active/reactive power control, curtailment, and grid interface communications.
* Review and support protection and control systems, including relay settings, CT/VT circuits, metering, protection schemes, and energisation testing for grid compliance.
* Oversee quality assurance and inspections of MV/LV equipment, cable terminations, protection schemes, and commissioning activities.
* Manage electrical commissioning documentation, including inspection and test reports, red-line drawings, snagging lists, and handover packages.
* Coordinate with DNOs, EPC contractors, OEMs, and consultants to resolve technical issues and ensure smooth commissioning and project handover.
* Monitor site progress, identify risks (e.g., electrical faults, weather impacts), and implement mitigation measures to support on-time project delivery.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including CDM requirements and safe electrical practices (LOTO, isolations, permits, and switching coordination).
* Support post-commissioning performance monitoring and optimisation of the PV system.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
* Proven experience (5-7+ years) managing the large on-site construction project.
* Experienced in large utility-scale solar or renewable energy projects.
* Understanding of civil and electrical works for solar farms, substations, or BESS.
* SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid certification required.
* Knowledge of UK HSE regulations, CDM, and construction best practices.
* Strong leadership, coordination, and conflict resolution skills.
* Ability to manage multiple contractors and subcontractors under pressure.
* Ability to read technical drawings
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project reporting tools, and document management systems.
* Full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.
* Willingness to be site-based, with possible travel to other locations.
Desirable
* Experience working on projects with DNO interface and grid connection activities.
* IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
* Renewable energy sector experience, particularly Solar PV and/or BESS.
Company Values:
* Customer Orientation
* Innovation
* Adaptability
* Integrity
* Sustainability
* Reliability