Lead Electrical Engineer - Capital Projects Selby (Hybrid) Permanent, full time £70,000 with bonus & benefits Our aim is to deliver a zero-carbon, lower cost energy future. Are you a consultant engineer looking to move client side or an experienced power system engineer? Join us as the Lead Electrical Engineer in our Capital Projects team, as we work towards becoming a global leader in negative emissions and a UK leader in dispatchable renewable power. It's an exciting opportunity where you will play a pivotal role in large-scale projects, including UK and Global bioenergy with capture and storage (BECCs) and the UK's first pumped storage hydro power station in over 30 years. Based at Drax Power Station near Selby, there's flexibility for some hybrid working. The role will involve domestic (UK) and international travel on an ad-hoc basis. About the role You'll develop major capital projects from the feasibility stage right through to EPC delivery acting as the Electrical Technical Authority for the Capital Projects team. Stakeholder engagement will be key. In addition to collaborating with colleagues across Drax and beyond, you'll manage relationships with external partners including suppliers, vendors, technology companies, OEMs and start-ups. You'll lead and develop a team of direct reports in the form of engineers, graduates, sub-contractors and trainees. This role is based at Drax Power Station Selby, however it is not maintenance based - the focus is on delivering Capital Projects in the UK and Globally. About you You'll need demonstrable extensive experience leading an electrical engineering team, delivering major projects within power generation, process manufacturing or heavy industry. As a minimum, you will be a BEng qualified engineer, however a Chartered Engineer is preferred. You'll be a member and working towards accreditation with a professional institute such as CEng or IEng. An IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification is beneficial. This role requires knowledge of British and International codes and standards relevant to electrical design and operation (IEC/IEE/BS-EN). You'll also need an understanding of the following: electrical protection schemes, high voltage switchgear/ transformers/ generators, electrical system design, operation and maintenance and the UK electricity grid markets. About Drax Drax is playing a vital role in changing the way we generate, supply and use energy. To learn more about how we're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future, click here. We offer colleagues a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. This includes company-funded benefits which provide protection for your family, support your health and wellbeing and retirement savings plans to help you prepare for a secure future. Our range of benefits means we can support you in keeping active, staying connected and looking after your mental and financial wellbeing, too. Application process Drax is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams. To arrange a chat or get a copy of the, please email careersdrax.com. If you're ready to submit an application, click the 'Apply now' button.