Electrical Engineer - Operational in Durham

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Job Description

⚡ Electrical Engineer – Operational

Remote (UK) | Occasional Office Meetings (Every Couple of Months) | Site Visits as Required

£500–£600 per day (DOE)

6-Month Contract (Strong Potential for Extension)

We are supporting a leading renewable energy organisation in the search for an experienced Operational Electrical Engineer to provide technical governance and support across a portfolio of operational renewable assets.

This role sits within a central engineering function and will focus on maximising asset performance, managing electrical technical risk, and supporting maintenance strategy across utility-scale renewable projects.

The Role

Reporting into the Electrical Engineering Manager, you will:

• Provide electrical technical support to Asset Managers across operational renewable assets
• Lead investigations into technical non-conformances and electrical incidents
• Manage fleet-wide electrical engineering risks and improvement programmes
• Support the development of long-term maintenance strategies
• Review and approve drawings, reports and technical studies
• Conduct site inspections and technical due diligence
• Support development, construction and R&D teams with technical assurance

The role is predominantly remote, with office collaboration required once every couple of months and occasional site visits.

✅ Key Requirements

• Strong experience as an Operational Electrical Engineer within renewables or power
• Excellent knowledge of HV electrical systems and operational asset management
• Experience managing technical risk, change control and engineering investigations
• Strong understanding of maintenance strategy and asset performance optimisation
• Ability to lead improvement projects across operational assets
• HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical Engineering

If you’re an experienced Electrical Engineer with a strong operational renewables background and are looking for your next contract opportunity, please apply or get in touch directly.

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