Senior Electrical Engineer - Renewables

Mott MacDonald

Position location: United Kingdom
Recruiter contact: Maria Marchidan

We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy. 
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. 

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. 

We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor’s top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.

Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence. 

We are in search of a seasoned Senior Electrical Engineer who brings extensive expertise in designing, analysing, and assessing complex grid interconnections for power generation projects, ideally for renewable energy projects. The optimal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of power systems including high-voltage, electrical engineering principles, and international and local standards and be able to assess safe, reliable, and cost-effective designs and implementation grid interconnections infrastructure.  

This is a permanent role and will offer excellent prospects for career development involving different power generation technologies, mainly renewable energy projects. 

Role responsibilities:

1. Project Development 

• Understand the UK or Irish grid connection permitting processes, requirements, milestones, commissioning procedures and stakeholders. 
• Understand the UK or Irish transmission and distribution network, stakeholders and UK or Irish Grid Code. 
• Lead the development of conceptual and preliminary designs of transmission lines and grid interconnection infrastructure for renewable energy projects. 
• Collaborate closely with local and international cross-functional teams, encompassing electrical, civil, and control engineers and project managers to define, draft and review Employer´s Requirements/Technical Specifications for inclusion in tender processes to appoint contractors for the design, construction and commissioning of transmission lines grid interconnection infrastructure. 
• Provide technical support during the drafting and negotiation of construction contracts. 
• Identify potential risks and challenges associated with transmission lines and grid connection infrastructure and propose effective mitigation measures to safeguard project success and to enhance project feasibility and bankability. 
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to address technical aspects during the project lifetime. 
   

2. Engineering 

• Provide engineering input related to transmission lines and grid interconnection infrastructure through various lifecycle stages including feasibility/front end engineering stages, detailed design, construction monitoring and commissioning monitoring. 
• Review technical studies, feasibility assessments, and grid integration studies for renewable energy projects, emphasizing the efficient and reliable integration of transmission lines. 
• Review technical schematics, specifications, drawings, calculation and any other engineering document assessing compliance with Employer´s Requirements/Technical Specifications, standards, requirements imposed by permits/authorisations and good industry practice. 
• Review simulations and/or interpret methodology and results done by others using industry recognised software tools (e.g., Digsilent, PSCAD, EMTP-RV, PSS/E) for transient analyses, and load flow studies including high voltage systems. 
• Scrutinize performance of electrical infrastructure under an array of conditions, including fault scenarios, voltage oscillations, and load fluctuations, ensuring unwavering stability and reliability. 
• Understand and remain up to date with latest international and local standards, local regulation and good industry practices related to transmission lines and grid interconnection (e.g., IEEE, IEC, NEC).  
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and good industry practices when defining technical specifications and requirements, reviewing designs done by other and monitoring execution of works for transmission lines and grid interconnection. 
• Prepare and review documentation and reports detailing compliance with relevant standards for regulatory approval.  
   

3. Construction and commissioning  

• Provide technical guidance and back-office support during the construction and commissioning of transmission lines and grid interconnection infrastructure. 
• Review construction documentation including Quality Plans and associated documentation (ITPs, checklists, etc) and RAMS (Risk and Method Statements) 
• Conduct site visits and inspections to verify construction quality, compliance with designs, specifications, standards, good industry practice and identify potential issues and non-conformities. 
• Follow up on closure of issues and non-conformities identified on site.  
• Provide support for the development of a construction punch-list.  
• Attend Factory Inspection Test for electrical equipment related to transmission lines and grid interconnection. 
• Review commissioning protocols and documentation 
   

Candidate specification: 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a cognate discipline; relevant master's degree is not mandatory but preferable. 
• Extensive direct experience in designing and reviewing grid interconnections, with proven experience in UK or Ireland. 
• Experience in overseeing the construction and commissioning phase having spent time on site (either site based on through site visits). 
• Knowledge of power systems protection, control systems, and equipment specifications. 
• Familiar with grid compensation equipment (capacitor banks, STATCOM, synchronous compensators, harmonic filters, etc). 
• Experience in applying regulatory, client specific and health and safety requirements to HV and MV designs. 
• Understanding of relevant software tools used for grid interconnection design and analysis (e.g., Digsilent, PSCAD, EMTP-RV, PSS/E) and other relevant engineering tool to be able to review outputs provided by these softwares.
• Familiar with international and local standards, codes, and regulations. 
• Proactivity and problem-solving attitude. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal. 
   

We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. 

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

Equality, diversity and inclusion 

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute. 

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist.

Agile working 

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust. 

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