A Fantastic Opportunity: Electrical Design Engineer
We’re looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to play a key role in delivering our capital projects across highvoltage networks (up to 132kV). In this role, you’ll be involved throughout the full project lifecycleshaping designs from initial concept through to detailed delivery, construction, commissioning, and final handover. You’ll collaborate with a range of teams to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Please note: We are willing to see candidates on a developmental basis.
What you'll be doing:
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Develop and deliver design strategies that support safe, efficient, and costeffective delivery of major electricity projects
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Lead substation design activities, ensuring clear, consistent, and highquality outputs across the capital programme
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Work collaboratively with project managers, construction teams, and contractors throughout the full project lifecycle
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Contribute to the evaluation and introduction of new equipment, technologies, and approaches within transmission and protection systems
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Provide accurate forecasts and project information to support planning and delivery
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Support factory acceptance testing, helping to ensure equipment meets required standards
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Produce clear and robust technical specifications for plant and equipment
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Work with colleagues across the business to develop and maintain effective design standards
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Carry out protection settings calculations to support reliable network performance
What you'll need:
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Minimum of HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, ideally degree qualified leading to chartered status.
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Understanding of highvoltage systems (132kV, 33kV, 11kV/6.6kV) and substation equipment such as switchgear, transformers, and circuits
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Experience or interest in electrical design practices within the electricity or utilities sector
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Awareness of CDM regulations and their application in utility or infrastructure projects
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Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across a range of teams and stakeholders
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A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to think creatively and respond to changing project needs
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Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
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Exposure to power systems software or protection calculations is beneficial but not essential
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Awareness of substation environments and access considerations
What we offer:
We value your expertise. In return, you’ll receive:
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An annual bonus scheme
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Salary sacrifice car scheme
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26 days annual leave increasing with length of service
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An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
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A market-leading contributory pension scheme
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Employee assistance programme
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Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.
