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Electrical Engineer

Job details
Posting date: 19 May 2026
Salary: £650 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 June 2026
Location: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH38EX
Company: Rullion
Job type: Contract
Job reference: CR/355541_1779199270

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Summary

Electrical Engineer - Renewable Energy Projects

Remote (UK & Ireland travel required) - Site visits and occasional Edinburgh office visits as required

Up to £650 per day DOE
Inside IR35
Contract until end of year with strong likelihood of extension

Play a Key Role in Delivering Renewable Energy Projects

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects across the UK & Ireland. This is an excellent opportunity to work across solar, wind, BESS, substations, and HV infrastructure projects, supporting delivery from early-stage development through construction and handover.

The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders to ensure high-quality engineering delivery across multiple renewable energy developments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support electrical engineering and design activities across the full project lifecycle from development through to construction and handover

  • Contribute to the design and review of HV/LV electrical systems, substations, and grid connection infrastructure

  • Produce and review technical deliverables including single line diagrams, schematics, layouts, cable schedules, and technical specifications

  • Support FEED, detailed design, procurement, and construction activities across multiple projects

  • Coordinate with internal engineering teams, consultants, OEMs, EPC contractors, and grid stakeholders

  • Participate in technical reviews, design workshops, and project meetings

  • Support FAT/SAT activities, commissioning, energisation, and site inspections where required

  • Identify and manage technical risks and support issue resolution during project delivery

  • Ensure engineering activities comply with industry standards, grid requirements, and health & safety regulations

  • Contribute to employer's requirements, tender documentation, and engineering standards

Project Scope

-Technologies: Solar PV, Wind, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Substations, Grid Infrastructure

-Project Sizes: 3MW to 300MW utility-scale projects

-Voltage Levels: 33kV to 400kV

Candidate Requirements

  • Strong electrical engineering experience within renewable energy, utilities, power generation, or infrastructure projects

  • Experience supporting projects across the full lifecycle from development through construction and handover

  • Strong understanding of HV/LV systems, substations, and grid connection requirements

  • Experience reviewing and producing technical electrical documentation and designs

  • Experience working with consultants, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams

  • Familiarity with industry standards and regulations including IEC standards and Grid Code requirements

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities across fast-paced project environments

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable Experience

  • Experience within utility-scale renewable energy projects

  • BESS project experience

  • Substation or transmission infrastructure experience

  • FAT/SAT and commissioning exposure

  • Knowledge of protection and control systems

Qualifications

  • Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

  • Chartered status desirable but not essential

Additional Requirements

  • Full UK driving licence essential

  • Willingness to travel across the UK & Ireland for project and site activities

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to support major renewable energy and infrastructure projects within a growing sector. You will gain exposure to large-scale HV projects, multidisciplinary engineering teams, and technically complex renewable developments across the UK & Ireland.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

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