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Electrical Engineering Technician
As an Electrical Engineering Technician in the offshore wind energy storage sector, your job is to help design, install, test, and maintain electrical systems that control power flows in hydrogen storage units, battery storage facilities, and other industrial infrastructure. You’ll work with engineers to make sure everything from safety systems to power converters and control panels works reliably in demanding environments.
Key Responsibilities
Install, test, and maintain electrical systems in offshore wind storage facilities, including hydrogen and battery storage units.
• Support electrical engineers with building and commissioning new power distribution systems at offshore or coastal sites.
• Troubleshoot faults in control systems, power circuits, and safety devices used in industrial-scale storage hubs
• Monitor the performance of backup systems like generators and battery banks to ensure an uninterrupted energy supply.
• Calibrate sensors, meters, and programmable logic controllers used in energy storage and distribution systems.
• Assist with wiring, lighting, and cable management during the construction of hydrogen and battery storage buildings.
• Use diagnostic tools to check electrical systems for wear, faults, or performance issues.
• Work closely with maintenance teams to carry out scheduled servicing of offshore electrical installations.
• Ensure that all electrical systems meet safety regulations and offshore electrical standards.
• Read and interpret engineering diagrams, wiring schematics, and technical manuals when building or repairing systems.
What You’ll Most Likely Be Doing:
• Installing, testing, and repairing electrical components in energy storage units.
• Assisting in the design of control systems that regulate energy flow.
• Diagnosing faults using meters, diagrams, and software.
• Maintaining safe power connections across offshore and onshore facilities.
• Supporting the integration of battery or hydrogen energy with grid systems.
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Salary Range
Entry-Level
Experienced
Essential Skills
Knowledge of engineering science and technology.
• Knowledge of math.
• The ability to work well with your hands.
• The ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools.
• To be thorough and pay attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking skills.
• Complex problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work well with others.
• To be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently.
Training Providers in the UK
Qualifications and Training
To become an Electrical Engineering Technician in the offshore wind and energy storage industry, you’ll need strong technical and practical qualifications. Most people enter this career through college or an apprenticeship, with a focus on electrical or electronic engineering.
Typical qualifications include:
GCSEs:
You’ll usually need at least 4 or 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including:
• Mathematics.
• English Language.
• Science (preferably Physics).
These subjects are important because they help you understand the math, science, and communication skills needed in engineering.
Level 2 or/and Level 3 Qualifications
Some people begin with a Level 2 qualification in Engineering or Electrical Installation if they want to build their skills before moving on to more advanced training.
To work as an electrical engineering technician, most people study something like BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Level 2 and 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation.
After gaining these qualifications, you can either go down the apprenticeship route by applying for a Level 3 Engineering Technician apprenticeship with an electrical specialism, which is a great way to learn practical skills on real offshore and energy storage projects. Or down the university route by studying a broader engineering degree, such as Electrical or Energy Engineering, which gives you a deeper understanding of electrical systems and opens the door to specialising in offshore infrastructure or energy storage at postgraduate level. Both pathways can lead you to a career maintaining, installing, and upgrading the electrical systems that power offshore wind farms and storage zones.
When it comes to becoming an Electrical Engineering Technician, a university degree is not always essential for technician-level roles as many people enter this field through college courses or apprenticeships. However, if you want to advance into electrical engineering design, project management, or specialist offshore roles, a university degree in a related subject can be very helpful.
Entry requirements to get into university include:
• 3 A Levels at grades ABB to AAB, usually including Mathematics and Physics or another science/technology subject.
As for the degree, you could study:
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering - This degree teaches you how electrical systems are designed, built, tested, and controlled. In the Storage & Industrial Zone of offshore wind farms, this means learning how to build and maintain the electrical systems that power battery banks, hydrogen storage hubs, and offshore distribution networks. You’ll learn about circuit design, power electronics, renewable energy integration, and control systems. You could study Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Bristol. This course focuses on how electricity works in large systems like offshore grids, how to design safe, efficient electrical systems, and how to manage power flow to
storage systems. Typical entry requirements are AAB at A level, including Maths and it would be nice to have Physics.
• Renewable Energy Engineering - This course looks at how to generate, store, and distribute energy from renewable sources. It combines electrical, mechanical, and environmental engineering. You’ll cover smart grids, offshore electrical systems, energy storage integration, and sustainable technology. You could study Renewable Energy Engineering at Exeter University. This course prepares you to work on offshore wind farm electrical systems, including hydrogen and battery storage. You’ll learn how to handle energy conversion, high-voltage equipment, and marine-based electrical systems. Typical entry requirements are ABB, which includes Mathematics.
If you want to keep studying after your undergraduate degree, you could go on to take a postgraduate course like:
• Electrical Power Systems Engineering – This course focuses on designing and operating complex electrical systems like those used in offshore wind farms and industrial storage hubs. You’ll cover high-voltage transmission, grid integration, control systems, and offshore safety. You could study for this master’s degree at the University of Manchester.
You’d usually need a 2:1 in Electrical Engineering or a similar subject to be able to enroll in this course.
A postgraduate qualification can help you move into higher-level technical roles or leadership positions in offshore wind energy storage, especially in areas requiring an in-depth understanding of power systems and safety-critical infrastructure.
Electrical Power Protection and Plant Commissioning Engineer (Level 4) – This apprenticeship teaches you how to install, maintain, and test electrical systems used in energy networks. In the offshore wind sector, this might include working on the systems that help connect battery storage units or hydrogen storage plants to the main energy grid. You’ll learn how to work safely with high-voltage equipment, use specialist testing tools, and understand the protection systems that keep energy storage units running smoothly. You will usually need GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, which include Maths, English, and Science. Alongside A levels, a C or higher in Math and Science or a level 3 apprenticeship/relevant industry experience.
• Electrical Engineering Technician (Level 3) – As part of this apprenticeship, you’ll learn how to build, install, and repair electrical equipment in industrial settings. In offshore wind and storage zones, this could include things like switchgear, control panels, and power converters that help store energy from wind turbines in batteries or hydrogen cells. You’ll be trained in reading circuit diagrams, wiring systems, using testing equipment, and following strict safety regulations. Entry requirements are usually 4 or 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, which include Maths, English, and Physics.
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