Principal Electrical Engineer, Zenobē

• Knowledge of BESS assets is beneficial
• This includes knowledge sharing and training of the team
• Proven experience working on energy storage or renewable energy projects
• Experience working with transmission and distribution network owners and NESO on the development and delivery of connection projects
• Experience of HV / LV network design and analysis
• Knowledge of CAD including production of 2D engineering drawings
• Knowledge of conducting system studies such as load flow and fault level studies
• Experience undertaking low or high voltage engineering design
• Understanding of design requirements for low to high-voltage electrical equipment in the context of an energy storage installation (interference between equipment, blast and fire safety, general access and egress for installation and ongoing O&M, etc.)
• Fluent in Microsoft office applications including Powerpoint, Excel, and Word
• High quality education (bachelor’s or master’s degree) in electrical engineering. The candidate will have ideally achieved or working toward chartered engineer status
• A genuine passion in clean energy and our social and environmental mission
• Solid work experience (minimum 3-5 years) in transmission connection design and development
• Strong technical skills – comfortable with industry standards, calculations, and specifications
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting technical results and implications
• Strong organisation skills, team player and good attention to detail
• Knowledge of the UK energy landscape
• Strong leadership skills with growth mindset
• Results oriented who is not afraid to take responsibility and accountability
• Ability to manage and motivate people
• Desire to work in a fast moving, high pressure and entrepreneurial environment

Desirable

• Work with Zenobe’s Engineering, Procurement, and Project Delivery teams to identify, refine, and implement consistent technical requirements that maximise the efficiency of our project and processes
• We are looking to recruit an Principal Electrical Engineer who can bring an excellent understanding and proven record in the design of connections to the GB transmission system and who can manage and develop a team of junior engineers
• You will have an excellent understanding of the design and function of the main assets that comprise a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and its associated grid connection
• However, experience with other technology types (e.g. Solar or wind) is also beneficial
• The role requires excellent understanding of the main assets that make up a transmission connection project, how the electrical parameters of these assets are specified, and can review supplier design proposals, factory acceptance test results, and commissioning results to ensure Zenobe’s requirements have been met
• As well as working on projects, you'll spend half of your time managing a small team of electrical engineers to ensure competent electrical engineering representation across all our projects
• You'll work with Zenobe’s Engineering, Procurement, and Project Delivery teams to identify, refine, and implement consistent technical requirements that maximise the efficiency of our project and processes
• Direct initial electrical design activities at the project development stage to support procurement activities
• Work with transmission and distribution networks to develop physical and electrical specifications and designs for our connections
• Accountable for the development of high quality Employer’s Requirement documents (technical aspects)
• Accountable for the review of detailed electrical design information from contractors and consultants, including challenging, where appropriate, contractor design and engineering deliverables to ensure Employer’s Requirements have been met
• Managing the reviewing of factory acceptance testing and witnessing factory and site acceptance testing as required
• Supporting the production of tender technical information for new services
• Supporting the production of technical procurement documentation for the balance of plant, transformer, BESS, grid studies, and control system contracts
• Support Zenobe’s Project Delivery team in coordination of 3rd party engineering support on the project including technical advisors and consultants
• Provide support to Zenobe’s Project Delivery and Construction teams during project delivery and commissioning
• Reviewing and responding to technical queries as required
• Perform engineering tasks and implement engineering best practices
• Management of Electrical Engineering team to ensure quality inputs across all projects
• Define development plans for team members and carry out end of year performance management
• Actively contribute to Zenobe's commitment to health and safety, wellbeing and sustainability by; integrating these principles into daily responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment, promoting both the physical and mental health of self and colleagues, and adopting sustainable and energy-efficient practices to minimize environmental impact
• By doing so, each employee at Zenobe plays a vital role in fostering a culture that prioritises overall safety, holistic wellbeing, environmental sustainability in our business operations

• To be absolutely clear: if you like the look of this job and think you could do it well, we encourage you to apply with a CV that highlights your transferable skills and experience