EDF Energy

Senior Electrical Engineer

Join EDF Energy in Edinburgh as a Senior Electrical Engineer supporting solar PV, battery storage, and private wire projects. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and flexible benefits including EV leasing and private healthcare. Help shape the UK’s clean energy future with a leading renewable company.

EDF Energy

Company Overview

Name

EDF Energy Limited, a subsidiary of Électricité de France (EDF)

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2002

Size

Approximately 11,700 employees (source: linkedin.com). Revenue figures for 2023 are not publicly detailed.

What They Do

EDF Energy is a prominent British integrated energy company that specializes in electricity generation and supply. The company operates across various energy sectors, including nuclear, gas, coal, and renewable energy sources. Its EDF Renewables UK division focuses on developing onshore and offshore wind farms, solar energy, and battery storage solutions, boasting over 1.5 GW of operational renewable capacity and nearly 14 GW in planning and development (source: wikipedia.org). EDF Energy provides a range of products and services, including dual fuel tariffs and electricity-only supplies, catering to both residential and commercial customers. The company plays a significant role in the UK energy market, with approximately 44% of homes powered by its nuclear output in 2020 (source: energyscanner.com).

Projects & Track Record

EDF Energy has a strong track record of notable projects in the renewable energy sector. Among its completed projects are the 47.5 MW Corriemoillie wind farm and the 31 MW Beck Burn wind farm, which opened in July 2017, as well as the 19.2 MW Pearie Law wind farm, commissioned in April 2017 (source: wikipedia.org). The company has also acquired 11 Scottish wind farm sites from Partnerships for Renewables, which have a potential capacity of 600 MW. Currently, EDF Energy is engaged in major projects such as Hinkley Point C, which involves the construction of two EPR reactors scheduled to start operations in 2025, and the Sizewell C and Bradwell B nuclear builds (source: wikipedia.org). These projects highlight EDF Energy's commitment to expanding its nuclear and renewable energy capabilities in the UK.

Recent Developments

In recent years, EDF Energy has made significant strides in its operations and partnerships. Notably, EDF Trading appointed Philipp Büssenschütt as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026, and expanded its joint venture with JERA to include Japanese Power in 2025 (source: edftrading.com). The parent company, EDF, has reported progress on the Hinkley Point C project, which is on track for operations in 2025, while EDF Renewables continues to develop a robust pipeline of 14 GW across wind, solar, and storage projects (source: wikipedia.org). Additionally, the company has previously acquired Pivot Power for battery storage and EV infrastructure in 2019, and a majority stake in Pod Point for EV charging in 2020, reflecting its focus on sustainable energy solutions.

Working There

EDF Energy offers a diverse range of roles across various departments, including electricity production, supply, trading, and infrastructure development. The company employs approximately 11,700 people, with opportunities in operations, customer service, engineering, and development (source: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk). Hiring occurs at multiple UK locations, including London, Glasgow, and Bridgwater, as well as international offices in Dublin and other locations (source: craft.co). The company culture emphasizes long-term partnerships and reliability, as evidenced by its 4-star service rating from independent reviews (source: energyscanner.com).


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Job Description

Join us and help deliver some of the UK and Ireland's most important solar PV, battery storage and private wire projects? Your electrical engineering expertise will shape technical decisions across the project lifecycle while supporting the transition to a cleaner, more secure energy future.

At EDF power solutions, we're shaping an Electric UK and Ireland. Your work will help us turn that ambition into action - delivering renewable energy solutions that will power homes, businesses and communities for generations to come.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across a growing portfolio of renewable energy projects. From development and design through to construction, commissioning and handover, you'll help make sure projects are safe, compliant, commercially viable and built for long-term success.

The Opportunity

As Senior Electrical Engineer, you'll play a key role within our Solar, Storage and Private Wire Engineering Team. You'll support a diverse portfolio of solar PV, battery storage and private wire projects, providing technical expertise that helps deliver engineering excellence across every stage of project development and delivery.

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, this is a hybrid role with a mix of home working and time in our #London, #Edinburgh or #Durham offices one or two days per month. You'll also travel to project sites and other locations as needed to support delivery and collaboration.

You'll have the opportunity to influence major renewable energy investments, review and assure engineering solutions, support the development of engineering standards, and work alongside multidisciplinary teams that are helping accelerate the UK and Ireland's transition to low-carbon energy.

Why EDF power solutions?

We're united by a shared ambition: to tackle climate change, shaping an Electric UK and Ireland. Our diverse team is growing fast, driven by innovation and a commitment to clean, green energy for all.

With technologies spanning onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery storage and green hydrogen, we're the UK and Ireland's most diverse renewable generator. By 2035, we aim to deliver 10GW of low-carbon energy - and we'd love you to help us get there.

Who You Are

We're looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer who is collaborative, pragmatic and motivated by delivering high-quality renewable energy projects. You'll be comfortable working across multidisciplinary teams, providing technical guidance and supporting effective decision-making. To be shortlisted, you need to offer...

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrable experience delivering infrastructure or energy projects across multiple lifecycle stages including development, design, construction and commissioning
  • Strong grounding in electrical engineering systems, ideally relevant to solar PV or BESS such as high voltage, protection and control, power electronics, SCADA or balance of plant.
  • Experience working within multidisciplinary project teams and understanding engineering interfaces across civil, mechanical, control and commercial disciplines
  • Knowledge of UK standards, regulations and grid requirements relevant to renewable energy projects
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites

What You'll Be Doing

  • Providing electrical engineering support across a portfolio of solar PV, battery storage and private wire projects
  • Supporting projects through development, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover
  • Reviewing and assuring engineering outputs from consultants, contractors and OEMs
  • Supporting optioneering and feasibility assessments to identify practical and commercially viable solutions
  • Contributing to engineering standards, technical specifications and employer requirements
  • Supporting procurement activities through technical assessment of tender submissions
  • Identifying and helping manage engineering risks in line with project and business requirements
  • Providing technical guidance to engineers and project teams
  • Promoting continuous improvement, innovation and best practice across projects
  • Representing EDF power solutions in technical discussions with external stakeholders as required

Pay, Benefits and Culture

If you're looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun, and help to create a net zero future - then you're in the right place! If you're passionate about tackling climate change to support a cleaner, greener future, we'd love you to come and join us.

Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, our employee benefits include flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle - from electric vehicle leasing and private healthcare to extra holiday and more.

Everyone is welcome at EDF power solutions; we're committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.

Join us, and let's do good together.

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About the role

September 2, 2026

September 2, 2026

Full time

Hybrid

Company

Solar Energy, Energy Storage

EDF Energy

edfenergy.com

  •  Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Senior level with demonstrable experience in electrical engineering and renewable energy projects.

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