NEW OPPORTUNITYRole: Senior Protection & Control EngineerLocation: Liverpool (Hybrid)Salary: £75,000Piper Maddox are working with an established and growing renewable energy IPP who are looking to appoint a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to strengthen its in-house design and engineering capability. This role will play a key part in shaping protection strategies for 33kV and 132kV grid-connected assets, supporting projects across solar, BESS, wind, and hybrid schemes.The roleYou’ll act as a technical authority for protection and control design, leading the development of compliant, adoptable protection schemes from early concept through to commissioning. The position offers strong technical influence, close collaboration with DNOs/IDNOs, and the opportunity to mentor and develop junior engineers as the team scales.Key responsibilities Develop and own protection and control concepts for HV export schemes.Ensure compliance with G99, DNO and IDNO adoption requirements.Lead and maintain internal protection design standards and best practice.Provide technical support during installation, testing, and energisation.Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external stakeholders.Review, optimise, and approve protection designs for compliance and efficiency. About you Experience in protection engineering.Strong experience designing end-to-end protection schemes for substations.In-depth knowledge of UK protection philosophies and grid compliance.Experience with solar PV, BESS, wind, or hybrid generation projects. Please apply or reach out to r.franks@pipermaddox.com.

About the CompanyPiper Maddox is supporting a nationally focused renewable energy developer headquartered in the Midwest, committed to expanding access to clean energy across the U.S. With a robust pipeline exceeding 2 GW of projects and an operational portfolio projected to reach 300 MW in the coming years, they are driving the energy transition forward. This organization covers the full project lifecycle—from development and construction to financing and operations. Position OverviewThe Senior Electrical Engineer will be a key contributor to the design and execution of renewable energy projects, including distributed generation/community solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS). This role involves creating and reviewing engineering plan sets, supporting development and operations, and coordinating with external engineers, utilities, and EPC partners to ensure timely, code-compliant deliverables. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign & Technical Leadership Lead electrical design for solar and BESS projects, including site plans, one-line diagrams, stringing plans, and equipment layouts.Review and approve designs for technical accuracy and compliance with NEC, IEEE, UL, and local AHJ requirements.Perform PV system calculations, cable sizing, grounding, and overcurrent protection per NEC and best practices.Provide conceptual layouts and feasibility reviews to support development and operations teams. Plan Set Coordination Manage Issued for Permit (IFP) and Issued for Construction (IFC) plan sets, ensuring alignment with project timelines and regulatory requirements.Coordinate with Engineers of Record (EORs), utilities, and EPC partners for technical submittals and interconnection compliance.Review electrical studies (load flow, short-circuit, coordination) and recommend design improvements. Battery Storage & Equipment Integration Lead engineering for DC- and AC-coupled BESS systems, including inverter and battery configurations and protection coordination.Support major equipment selection (switchgear, transformers, relays, communication systems) and collaborate with vendors and EPC partners. Process Improvement Develop internal engineering standards, templates, and quality control processes.Identify opportunities to improve design efficiency and scalability. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Illinois required.5+ years of electrical engineering experience in renewable energy (solar + BESS).Proven ability to lead electrical design for solar projects from concept through construction.Strong knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA, IEC standards.Proficiency with AutoCAD, ETAP, PVsyst, or similar tools.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.Highly organized, accountable, and able to manage multiple deadlines.Passion for renewable energy and sustainability.

Piper Maddox are exclusively working with a renowned high voltage specialist electrical engineering company based in the UK. They work across a range of industries focusing on the renewable energy space whilst specialising in electrical power infrastructure and grid connections. This company are now looking to expand their team through the hire of an Electrical Design Engineer based in Bristol. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll actively be involved in their Engineering team working towards their portfolio of high voltage projects. You will be responsible for the design of high voltage electrical infrastructure and follow projects from the concept to the construction phases. Role: Electrical Design EngineerLocation: Bristol, UK (Hybrid)Salary: £55,000-£60,000 plus bonus Key Responsibilities: Design of HV substations and electrical infrastructure (11 kV to 132 kV)– including substation building layouts, primary substation equipment layouts, busbar designs, primary equipment specificationsProtection & Control design– preparation of protection SLD’s, protection scheme specifications, protection & control schematics, protection coordination reports, relay configuration files.HV Cable Design– design and verification of cable designs, cable ampacity rating calculations & reports using standard manufacturers data and finite analysis software packages (Cymcap).Engage directly with clients, consultants, and DNO/TNO representatives to deliver projects on time and to specification Skills: Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)Previous experience in electrical design, possibly within electrical contracting or utilities sectorsStrong technical knowledge of power engineeringAbility to manage multiple design projects and meet conflicting deadlines