Job Description

Senior Electrical Engineer

Location:

Tandragee (option for hybrid working)

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Reports to:

Technical Manager

Salary:

40,000 - 50,000 + variable bonus

About the Role

The company is entering a major growth phase as demand for on-site power generation surges across the UK, Ireland, and beyond. Businesses, industrial users, critical infrastructure, and data centres are investing heavily in on-site power generation. The company designs, supplies, integrates, and supports high-performance generation systems that keep industries moving.

As the power generation market grows, the company is poised to scale significantly. We seek a Senior Electrical Engineer to drive this next chapter and become a future technical leader.

Role Overview

The Senior Electrical Engineer will lead the design, development, and delivery of advanced electrical systems for backup power, hybrid generation, and energy storage solutions. You will collaborate with sales teams, mechanical engineers, production supervisors, and commissioning teams to ensure systems meet customer needs, performance, safety, and compliance standards.

This role is technical, hands-on, and customer-facing. You will influence product evolution, engineering best practices, and the wider technical strategy as the company scales.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the electrical design of generator systems, control panels, switchgear, and integrated energy solutions
Develop and review detailed schematics, single line diagrams, protection schemes, and power distribution layouts
Conduct load analysis & fault level calculations
Provide technical leadership for hybrid systems including battery and supercapacitor energy storage, renewable integration, and peak lopping solutions
Oversee product compliance with relevant standards
Support factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests, and commissioning activities
Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical or controls issues on customer sites
Guide junior engineers and contribute to internal technical training
Collaborate with sales and project teams to develop technical proposals and solution architectures
Participate in the continuous improvement of engineering processes, documentation, and product quality

Essential Skills & Experience

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
7+ years' experience in power generation, electrical distribution, switchgear, or similar industrial sectors
Expert knowledge of LV/MV systems, protection theory, and generator controls
Strong understanding of embedded generation, harmonics, power quality, and system integration
Ability to produce high quality engineering drawings and documentation
Experience with PLC systems, synchronisation, load-sharing, and genset control platforms (Deep Sea, ComAp, Woodward, etc)
Competent in using 2D CAD
Proven track record managing engineering deliverables in fast-paced projects
Excellent communication skills, including technical explanation to non-engineers

Desirable

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership
Experience with energy storage (BESS or supercap), hybrid systems, or microgrids
Familiarity with CHP packages
Familiarity with backup systems for critical industries such as data centres, utilities, manufacturing, or emergency services
Knowledge of emissions compliance and modern engine technologies

What We Offer

Opportunity to shape the technical future of a company positioned for major growth
Work on cutting-edge power generation and hybrid technologies
Competitive salary + performance incentives
Professional development and chartership support
A collaborative environment where engineering excellence is truly valued
Flexible working & hybrid options
* Structured progression to senior leadership