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Job Posted: 4 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Plymouth
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Electrical Engineer – Power Generation
Plymouth
Overview:
A leading energy provider is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join its Engineering department at a major power generation site.
The role will be responsible for safeguarding the long-term integrity of all HV and LV electrical systems, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, technical excellence, and legal compliance.
The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, providing specialist support, guidance, and technical advice to Engineering and Maintenance teams, while driving long-term planning and through-life management — including obsolescence strategies — for the site’s electrical infrastructure and systems.
The Role:
This role sits within one of the UK and Ireland’s largest independent power generators, operating a diverse portfolio of renewable, flexible, and conventional generation assets. The business has grown rapidly, with a strong entrepreneurial culture, a lean leadership structure, and a focus on innovation, reliability, and enabling the low-carbon energy transition.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with internal Electrical Engineering Technical Procedures and all relevant legislation.
Define maintenance and inspection requirements for electrical systems.
Identify, specify, and manage electrical-focused contracts, including contractor performance and safety.
Contribute to the rolling 5-year business plan for electrical systems, including budget management and phasing of expenditure.
Plan and lead electrical inspection works during scheduled outages to maintain integrity, reliability, and compliance.
Provide specialist electrical expertise and advice on both short-term operational issues and long-term asset strategy.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Technical Background
Strong knowledge and practical experience with HV and LV electrical systems, including transmission and distribution.
Expertise in HV and LV protection systems.
Experience in DSEAR management and compliance.
Behaviours & Competencies
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with a collaborative and positive approach.
Adaptability to change, with the ability to manage priorities under pressure and meet deadlines.
Excellent problem-solving, numeracy, and literacy skills.
Self-motivated, proactive, and highly safety-conscious.
Openness to developing skills in related disciplines, including Control & Instrumentation (C&I).
Qualifications
Degree in Electrical Engineering, or HNC/HND with extensive industrial experience.
Professional membership (or working towards) with the goal of achieving chartership.
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