Vacancy: Electrical Technician / Engineer
EMEC is an innovation catalyst pioneering the transition to a clean energy future.
EMEC is the world’s leading demonstration facility for testing wave and tidal energy technologies in the sea. Based in Orkney, the centre is also driving innovation on R&D projects looking at renewable integration, offshore wind and islands decarbonisation.
Electrical Technician / Engineer
Salary: £38,661 – £48,878 | Type: Permanent post
Location: Orkney | Hours: Full-time (part time applications welcomed).
Apply your electrical skills in a pioneering renewable energy environment, working across a range of infrastructure and projects as part of a collaborative, purpose-led team.
We are seeking an Electrical Technician or Electrical Engineer (dependent on experience) to support the operation and development of EMEC’s test and demonstration facilities and delivery of pioneering innovation projects.
At Technician level, you will:
- Support installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault-finding of electrical systems
- Help maintain EMEC’s assets and infrastructure safely and effectively
- Support client electrical connections and operational activities
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to planned maintenance programmes
At Electrical Engineer level, you would also:
- Lead defined electrical work packages and support client projects
- Contribute to electrical design and construction activities
- Analyse test data and develop testing methodologies
- Support EMEC’s data acquisition and SCADA systems
- Prepare technical reports for clients and stakeholders
This role involves working at a variety of locations across Orkney and will occasionally require travel elsewhere, as well as flexible working outside normal hours when operational requirements demand. The successful candidate should be comfortable working outdoors and at sea.
Do you want to lead the charge in the renewable energy revolution?
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Thank you for your interest in working at EMEC. Please submit your C.V. to hr@emec.org.uk along with a covering letter explaining how you believe you fit the description for the post.
The following information must also be provided:
- A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.
- Written confirmation that you are eligible to work in the UK. Documentation will be requested if you successfully progress to the next stage of our recruitment process. For examples of eligibility proof, please visit www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-work-checklist.
Closing date for applications: 1pm Friday 14th August 2026
Interview date: Thursday 20 August 2026
For an informal discussion about this post, please call Leonore van Velzen on 01856 852223 with any questions you may have.
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