Principal Electrical Engineer

Description

Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: Fareham, Hampshire (Hybrid - typically 2-3 days office/home)

Salary: From GBP80,000+ (depending on experience)

Type: Permanent, Full-time

Equity: Share options available

We're proud to be supporting one of the UK's most exciting clean-tech innovators in their search for a Principal Electrical Engineer.

This mission-led company is developing groundbreaking zero-carbon thermal energy storage systems designed to decarbonise industrial heat - one of the most difficult climate challenges. Backed by major investors and led by a world-class engineering team, they are turning bold sustainability goals into real-world solutions.

If you're passionate about green technology, want to help accelerate the energy transition, and enjoy working on complex systems that blend electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineering - this is a unique opportunity to make a real impact.

The Role

This is a senior, hands-on design and leadership role, taking technical ownership of machinery-level electrical systems for thermal energy storage solutions, typically operating around 400Vac and 2MW. You'll play a pivotal role in:

Leading the design and specification of product- and machinery-level electrical systems Providing technical authority while actively contributing to day-to-day design work Overseeing external partners and managing subcontractors Mentoring and guiding junior engineers within the team Helping to define processes, standards, and strategy as the company scales Collaborating across mechanical, controls, and software teams to deliver fully integrated solutions

What You'll Need

A strong background in electrical engineering, ideally with experience designing systems for machinery, automation, or complex electro-mechanical equipment Proven experience in a lead or principal-level role, including mentoring and subcontractor management Strong first-principles engineering ability and practical design skills Experience with power system specification, preferably in the MW scale Industry backgrounds could include clean energy, process engineering, automation, machinery, utilities, or similar A proactive and collaborative mindset, capable of working in a fast-moving environment

Why Join?

Shape the future of industrial energy with a company at the forefront of green innovation Be part of a close-knit, driven engineering team committed to sustainability Competitive salary starting at GBP80,000+, depending on experience Equity options All travel expenses covered, hybrid working from a well-connected Hampshire HQ

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