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Electrical Engineer

Job in Midlothian, Midlothian county, EH22 1FA, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Hays
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 GBP Yearly GBP 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Reference: 4807585

Job d:
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Location:

Edinburgh Salary: 70,000 (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Energy, Utilities & Mining / Electrical Engineering Company:
Hays Consultant:
Dylan Christie Hays office:
Newcastle — Orega, 2 St James' Gate Phone:
Email: dylan.christie

Electrical Engineer – Renewable Energy (Edinburgh / Hybrid)
Join a fast-growing renewable energy developer and play a hands-on role delivering cutting-edge projects across the UK. This is your chance to shape projects from concept to delivery and accelerate the transition to net-zero.

What you’ll doLead electrical input on early-stage projects: feasibility, capacity optimisation, layouts

Drive grid connection applications and negotiations with DNOs & National Grid Review and challenge connection offers, technical specs, and compliance (G99/G100, Grid Code)
Develop high-level designs (SLDs, protection, earthing) and define employer’s requirements

Identify risks, constraints, and opportunities that impact project value

Manage consultants, OEMs, and EPCs—ensuring technical and commercial alignment

Support due diligence, tenders, and supplier selection

What you’ll bring

Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related)
Experience in UK renewables, power or energy infrastructure

Strong LV/MV/HV knowledge and grid connection expertise

Confidence reviewing technical designs and influencing key decisions

Commercial awareness with solid engineering judgement

Why join?

Work on high-impact renewable projects at scale

Influence projects from day one Collaborate with industry experts in a dynamic, forward-thinking team Based in Edinburgh, with real career growth in a booming sector

If you’re an Electrical Engineer ready to take ownership and help power the future, we’d love to hear from you. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

#4807585 - Dylan Christie
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