Description

Pay: £50,000.00-£75,000.00 per year 

Job description:

Company Overview:

Our client is a well-established Electrical Engineering firm that specialises in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy generation from 11kV-132kV.

What’s on Offer:

• Reward & Recognition: Competitive salary - £50,000–£75,000 (negotiable dependent on experience & skills), contributory company pension, discretionary bonus scheme, and highly competitive profit share scheme (partner in the business).
• Health & Wellbeing: Private health insurance, healthcare cashback plan, life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and mental health support.
• Work-Life Balance: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, holiday purchase scheme, flexible working arrangements (office/hybrid).
• Lifestyle & Perks: Training and development opportunities, cycle to work scheme, on-site gym, free parking and EV charging points at the Bristol office.

About the role:

The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design of 11kV-132kV electrical infrastructure supporting projects from initial concept through to construction while ensuring full compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Protection & Control Design – Prepare protection SLDs, scheme specifications, control schematics, coordination reports, and relay configuration files.
• HV Cable Design – Design and verify HV cable systems, including ampacity rating calculations and reports using manufacturer data and analysis software (e.g. Cymcap).
• System Studies – Carry out preliminary studies using DIgSILENT PowerFactory (load flow, fault level, protection coordination, harmonics, P28) and manage/review studies from external consultants.
• Earthing Design – Perform earthing designs using Excel and CDEGS; review consultant-prepared earthing designs.
• Detailed Design Packages – Produce cable schedules, schematics, block wiring diagrams, ADMD calculations, and battery charger sizing.
• Drawings & CAD Support – Prepare general arrangement drawings and support CAD and panel assembly teams.
• Health & Safety Compliance – Ensure all designs prioritise safety and comply with CDM and H&S regulations.
• Site & Client Engagement – Conduct site surveys, inspections, and factory acceptance tests (FATs), while liaising directly with clients and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in the design of substations and electrical infrastructure (11kV to 132kV).
• BEng in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).

Next Steps

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