Description

Company Overview:

The client is a specialist power engineering and infrastructure consultancy operating UK-wide. They are a fully NERS-accredited Independent Connection Provider (ICP) with end-to-end design, construction, and commissioning capability — focused on renewables, high-voltage connections, and net zero solutions.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection insurance
• 4x death in service cover
• 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Role Purpose:

The Senior Electrical Design Engineer, will lead and deliver technically robust electrical designs for projects ranging from LV up to 132kV. This role involves hands-on design, reviewing the work of others, leading technical studies, and mentoring junior engineers. You’ll also provide guidance across the team on complex power system studies and ensure compliance with DNO/IDNO requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver and review HV/LV electrical designs up to 132kV
• Ensure all design work complies with current UK legislation and electrical safety regulations
• Conduct EMT and RMS simulations (e.g., using DIgSILENT, PSCAD)
• Perform advanced power system studies including protection, discrimination, cable sizing, power flow, and short circuit analysis
• Prepare and review grid compliance studies (G5/5, P28, FRT, reactive power, etc.)
• Specify HV switchgear and accessories for substations
• Provide technical support for ICP connections and manage design processes
• Guide, mentor, and evaluate junior designers and external consultants
• Maintain strong communication with operational teams, project managers, and clients

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (minimum)
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or actively working toward it)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in the electricity industry, with hands-on design up to 33kV (preferably 132kV)

Desirable:

• Master’s or PhD in Power Systems Engineering
• IOSH or equivalent H&S qualification
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Experience in earthing system design
• Previous project management experience in utility infrastructure

Next Steps

Apply for this position by contacting us on the details provided or by uploading your CV here