Senior Electrical Engineer - Principal

The opportunity exists for an experienced engineer to join AFRY’s Energy Division within the expanding Renewables and Energy Storage team in the UK and Ireland.

You will provide clients with help and support at all project stages, including: Grid connection feasibility studies, technology assessments, technical due diligence reviews, Lenders’ Engineer services, front end engineering design (FEED) studies, owner’s engineer services, project management services, design review and expert witness services including attendance to FAT.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Providing engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of project challenges;
• Supporting project management activities as required;
• Providing design support and providing technical reviews and comments on designs completed by others, as applicable;
• Providing conceptual, preliminary and detailed design deliverables, including but not limited to: employer’s requirements documentation packs, drawings, technical specifications, cost estimates, construction schedules, etc;
• Preparation of thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation,
• Continuous improvement of job-related, engineering technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance;
• Identify potential health & safety, design, sustainability and commercial risks on our projects and contribute towards mitigating them
• Supporting the company’s goals and representing the company positively and professionally;
• Participate in business development work including developing contacts, presenting AFRY’s capability, preparing proposals and managing bids;

• You hold a minimum 2:1 degree in electrical engineering.
• Chartered status (Principal Engineer) or working towards Chartered status (Senior Engineer).
• You have significant knowledge of, and experience with, MV and HV electrical infrastructure (preferably on power generation and renewable energy projects);
• You have good knowledge of electrical related British and IEC standards and regulations;
• You thrive on problems and situations for which there is no prior experience and can create valuable solutions effectively and efficiently. You are good at structuring unclear situations and client problems into actionable tasks and projects.

Experience of one or more of the following would be an advantage but not essential:

• Recognised Project Management training;
• Previous experience of providing consulting services in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment;
• Commercial awareness and contract knowledge (e.g. NEC or FIDIC);
• Design experience gained from concept development and detailed engineering;
• Practical experience gained from construction, commissioning, and testing;
• Experience of protection circuits, HV grid connections, HV substations and coordinating with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and Transmission System Operators;
• Working knowledge of Grid Code/G99/EGIP requirements;
• Modelling software experience (e.g. ETAP, PowerFactory).

AFRY is built on people and everyone should be able to be themselves in any situation. We honour and welcome all who are brave enough to do what they believe in. We believe in the power of inclusion and diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.

We are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, level of formal educational attainment, or periods of unemployment.

We are open to flexible working arrangements, including part-time, flexible working patterns and we operate a hybrid working environment.

We are excited to receive your application, please ensure your cover letter not only sets out how you are a great fit for this role and confirm your right to work in the UK as this role does not include sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa.

AFRY is committed to creating an inclusive & diverse environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age. You will be part of a global and diverse company where our differences are our strengths. Join us to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

AFRY is an international engineering, design and advisory company. We support our clients to progress in sustainability and digitalisation.

If you are looking for a workplace where you will develop and at the same time contribute to something meaningful, you have found the right place.

We are 19,000 devoted engineers, designers and experts. We operate within the fields of energy, infrastructure, industry and digitalisation, creating sustainable solutions for generations to come.

AFRY’s Energy Division employs over 2,000 experts with a presence across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Americas. Technologies covered by the Renewable Energy team include onshore wind, offshore wind, solar PV, concentrated solar, and mechanical and electrical energy storage.