Electrical Engineer - Operational

Job description

⚡ 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Durham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English