Electrical Design Engineer Lead

Job description

Piper Maddox are supporting a well-established and growing energy company in their search for an Electrical Design Engineer Lead. Specialising in ground-mounted and rooftop solar PV, alongside battery storage, they are looking for someone to lead electrical design on projects with grid connections up to 132kV.

If you’re looking to progress your career in renewable energy, with a focus on solar PV and BESS, this role offers the chance to make a real impact on exciting projects.

Role: Electrical Design Engineer Lead

Location: Essex

Salary: £55,000–£75,000

Key Responsibilities

- Leading electrical design for solar PV and BESS projects

- Overseeing LV, MV and HV systems, including connections up to 132kV

- Producing and reviewing SLDs, protection studies, cable calculations, and earthing designs

- Working closely with DNOs, ICPs, project managers, and construction teams

- Supporting tendering, construction, and commissioning activities

Required Experience

- Strong experience in renewable energy electrical design

- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related discipline

- Knowledge of G99/G100 grid connection requirements

- 18th Edition (BS 7671)

- Proven technical leadership with a hands-on approach

For more information, please get in touch: i.gilchrist-dick@pipermaddox.com ⭐

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Essex

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

19-05-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

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