Electrical Design Engineer - Grid Connections

Our client is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to support the delivery of a major renewable energy project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver electrical design packages for HV connection projects, working with limited supervision.
• Develop electrical solutions for new and modified grid connections and network infrastructure.
• Produce and review electrical design documentation including:
  • Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
  • General arrangements
  • Equipment layouts
  • Cable and trench arrangements
  • Electrical schematics
  • Design calculations
  • Technical specifications
  • Equipment schedules
• Undertake design associated with HV substations, cables and/or overhead lines, depending on project requirements.
• Develop electrical designs for connections typically involving 11kV to 132kV, with higher-voltage experience advantageous.
• Consider network connection requirements, electrical interfaces and the requirements of DNOs, transmission owners and National Grid.
• Undertake or support calculations relating to electrical design, equipment selection, cable sizing, fault levels, voltage drop, earthing and other relevant engineering requirements.
• Develop designs that comply with relevant DNO, National Grid, ENA and project-specific standards and specifications.
• Coordinate electrical designs with civil, structural, protection & control, telecommunications and other engineering disciplines.
• Liaise with clients, network operators, contractors and other stakeholders to resolve technical issues and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Review and check designs produced by other engineers and provide technical guidance where required.
• Support projects through design reviews, technical assurance and construction/delivery phases.
• Contribute to design risk assessments and ensure designs are safe, compliant, buildable and commercially appropriate.
• Support the development of junior engineers and contribute to the wider technical capability of the team.

About You

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Approximately 5 to 10+ years' relevant electrical engineering/design experience.
• Strong experience in HV electrical connections and power infrastructure.
• Practical design experience within the UK electricity transmission and/or distribution sector.
• Experience working on projects involving one or more of: HV substations, grid connections, HV cables, overhead lines, network reinforcement, connection infrastructure.
• Good understanding of the requirements and design processes associated with DNOs, National Grid and other network operators.
• Ability to take ownership of design packages and deliver work with minimal supervision.
• Experience interpreting and applying technical standards, specifications and client requirements.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and their application to HV infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating designs across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Good technical communication skills and the ability to engage with clients and other project stakeholders.

If you are interested in this role, please apply.

Please note: you must already have the right to work in the country where this role is based to be considered for it.