Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy)

TL;DR

Electrical Engineer (Renewable Energy): Providing electrical engineering expertise for utility-scale solar and BESS projects with an accent on technical assurance, grid compliance, and electrical performance. Focus on reviewing electrical studies, managing grid connection processes (DNO/TSO), and overseeing construction and commissioning activities.

Location: Hybrid in London, United Kingdom

Company

hirify.global is a renewable energy startup building an integrated energy system and a decentralized platform of smart devices to scale renewable energy delivery.

What you will do

• Act as the electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) across utility-scale solar and BESS projects.
• Review and validate electrical designs and studies (load flow, fault level, protection coordination) from consultants and EPC contractors.
• Ensure compliance with UK Grid Code, G99/G100, and DNO/TSO requirements.
• Provide technical support from project development through to commissioning and energization.
• Coordinate between internal teams, EPC contractors, DNOs/TSOs, and external advisors.
• Witness testing of substations and troubleshoot electrical issues during delivery and early operations.

Requirements

• 4–8+ years of experience in electrical engineering within the power or renewable energy sector.
• Experience with utility-scale solar, BESS, or power infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of MV/HV systems, substations, and grid connection infrastructure.
• Familiarity with UK grid connection processes and standards (DNO/TSO, Grid Code, G99/G100).
• Experience in reviewing third-party electrical engineering deliverables and studies.
• Exposure to the commissioning and energization of electrical systems.