Electrical Engineer

Overview

Electrical Engineer - Edinburgh, UK.

About the Role:

Are you ready to shape the future of clean energy by leading the electrical expertise behind our onshore portfolio? At EDF Power Solutions, you’ll guide the engineering that keeps our projects safe, reliable and ready to support Britain’s journey to net zero.

The Opportunity:

Our Onshore Delivery Engineering team within the Central Technical Organisation (CTO) provides engineering delivery across onshore wind projects throughout the UK and Ireland from early-stage development and financing through construction, commissioning and handover to Asset Operations. We are looking for an Electrical Engineer or Senior Electrical Engineer to join the team; the level of appointment will depend on your experience and expertise.

Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, you will contribute to the successful delivery of electrical system designs across a portfolio of onshore wind projects. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high standards of safety, technical quality and operational performance throughout the project lifecycle. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and working collaboratively to deliver practical, high-quality solutions, we welcome your application.

Closing Date: 2nd of June 2026

Location:

Working on a Hybrid basis from one of Edinburgh Office. We are proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, meaning you can work comfortably from home with our office as your base location.

We recognise that strong candidates may not meet every requirement. If your experience is slightly different but you believe you would add value to the role, we encourage you to apply.

• Experience in the development, design or construction of power generation or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience with in wind or renewable energy would be advantageous, but we welcome applicants from related sectors with transferable skills.
• Experience working with consultants and/or contractors to deliver electrical engineering work packages, alongside an understanding of commercial and contractual considerations.
• Knowledge of LV and HV electrical system design from feasibility through to detailed design, including preparation or review of single line diagrams, schematics and general arrangement drawings.
• Familiarity with relevant IEC and national standards, design codes and grid compliance requirements.
• Awareness of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) and/or Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act.
• A degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification, professional accreditation, or demonstrable relevant experience.
• A full clean driving license.

It would also be beneficial (but not essential) to have:

• Experience commissioning energy systems or similar infrastructure.
• Experience conducting power system studies using DIgSILENT Power Factory or similar software.
• Project management experience or qualification.

• You will provide electrical engineering expertise across all key project stages, including leading and contributing to the development of project electrical specifications and system designs, ensuring outputs are clearly defined and aligned with programme, risk and budget requirements.
• Supporting electrical engineering activities from front end engineering design (FEED) through detailed design and delivered design stages, maintaining a consistent and high quality approach.
• Planning, prioritising and coordinating electrical engineering resources in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external consultants and contractors.
• Developing and reviewing comprehensive suites of electrical technical standards, technical specifications and Employers Requirements across balance of plant packages, including systems, infrastructure and interfaces.
• Supporting tender evaluations and addressing technical queries during procurement processes.
• Identifying, documenting and managing electrical technical risks, assumptions, issues and key design decisions, ensuring risks are reduced to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).
• Preparing documentation for…