Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer Leeds / Bradford Permanent position

Salary plus car allowance plus bonus

We are unable to assist with visa sponsorship. Candidates must have full right to work in the UK Our client, a key player in the energy industry specialising in hydrogen production and distribution, is seeking a highly skilled Electrical Engineer to lead electrical engineering activities at a hydrogen plant. This is a permanent, full-time role with a hybrid working model, combining office-based work with on-call support.

The engineer will be pivotal in maintaining safety, compliance, and reliability across the facility's electrical systems, ensuring it operates efficiently within the evolving energy landscape.

• Act as the electrical technical authority for HV and LV systems, setting standards and approving deviations.
• Lead on electrical statutory compliance, maintaining registers and delivering procedures, training, and audits for EAWR, DSEAR/UKEX, and BS 7671.
• Develop and maintain safety rules for electrical systems, including permits to work, isolation procedures, and competency management in line with HSG
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• Design and verify HV and LV distribution systems, including protection coordination, earthing strategies, and switching schedules.
• Ensure hazardous areas involving hydrogen meet IEC/BS EN 60079 standards, performing HAC assessments, selecting Ex equipment, and defining EPL classifications.
• Implement asset management frameworks, reliability programmes, and risk-based maintenance strategies, enhancing plant performance and safety.
• Support operations through fault analysis, trip investigations, and troubleshooting; lead electrical input during HAZID/HAZOP and risk assessments.
• Manage vendors and contractors, ensuring certification, test packs, and technical documentation meet UKEX/ATEX and BS standards.

• Significant experience in electrical engineering within the energy, power, or heavy industry sectors, particularly with HV/LV, Ex installations, and hydrogen or gas distribution facilities.
• Deep understanding of electrical law, guidance, and wiring regulations (EAWR, BS th Edition), alongside expertise in hazardous area classification and Ex equipment.
• Proven track record in designing, inspecting, and maintaining electrical systems in hazardous environments, including compliance with IEC/BS EN 60079 and DSEAR standards.
• Experience with safety management, permits to work, and technical authority roles such as Authorised Person or Authorising Engineer scheme.
• Ability to lead reliability and asset management programmes, including RCM, FMEA, and preventive maintenance in complex plant environments.
• Strong knowledge of hydrogen safety standards (ISO 15916, ISO 22734, ISO 19880-1) and electrical integration within hydrogen electrolyser and fuelling systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across teams and with external partners.
• Relevant degrees and professional certifications, including BS 7671 qualifications and additional safety-related training (Comp Ex, DSEAR assessment training, NEBOSH Process Safety).

• BSc/BEng in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field.
• BS 7671 (18th Edition) qualification like C&G 2382 or equivalent.
• Desirable additional training in HV switching/protection, Comp Ex Ex01-Ex04, and DSEAR assessment.
• Experience delivering maintenance strategies, reliability improvements, and safe energisation in hazardous environments.
• Demonstrable leadership in electrical safety systems, hazard assessments, and technical compliance.

• Between 3 to 10 years working in heavy industry, power, oil & gas, chemicals, or hydrogen sectors, with responsibility for HV/LV and Ex installations.
• Proven capability in managing electrical safety and compliance in complex operational environments.
• Experience in roles as an authorised person or involvement in authorisation schemes.

If you bring a track record of delivering electrical excellence in the energy sector, especially within hydrogen or hazardous environments, our client wants to hear from you. Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking team shaping the future of energy infrastructure.