Design Engineer

Gpw Recruitment; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Private Healthcare

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance / Death in Service

Income Protection

Professional Membership Fees Paid

Ongoing Training & Career Development

Major renewable energy projects

Job summary

GPW Recruitment is seeking a Power Systems Design Engineer to join a growing renewable energy business delivering commercial and utility-scale solar projects across the UK, with hybrid working in Warrington.

You will design HV/LV systems, develop SLDs, manage grid connections and liaise with DNOs, ensuring compliance with G99/G100 and UK Grid Code while performing power system studies and equipment specification.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in HV and LV electrical design for renewable energy.
• Experience with SLDs, grid connections and protection.
• Familiar with UK grid standards and DNO processes.
• Proficient in power system modeling software (ETAP/DIgSILENT/PSCAD).

Responsibilities

• Design HV and LV electrical systems for renewable energy and power generation projects.
• Develop and review Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and system architecture.
• Manage grid connection applications and technical submissions.
• Liaise with DNOs and stakeholders throughout project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with G99, G100, ENA and UK Grid Code requirements.
• Perform power system studies including load flow, fault level, and protection coordination.
• Specify primary plant equipment such as transformers, switchgear, relays, inverters and metering.
• Support testing, commissioning and energisation activities.
• Contribute to design reviews, risk assessments and value engineering.

Skills

HV & LV design

SLDs

Power system studies

Protection & control

DNO liaison

ETAP/DIgSILENT/PSCAD

G99/G100 knowledge

Renewable energy

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT

PSCAD

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Power Systems Design Engineer to join a growing renewable energy business delivering commercial and utility-scale solar projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Design HV and LV electrical systems for renewable energy and power generation projects.
• Develop and review Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and overall system architecture.
• Manage grid connection applications and technical submissions.
• Liaise with DNOs and other key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with G99, G100, ENA and UK Grid Code requirements.
• Undertake and coordinate power system studies including load flow, fault level, protection coordination and power quality assessments.
• Specify primary plant equipment including transformers, switchgear, protection relays, inverters and metering systems.
• Support protection design activities and relay philosophy development.
• Provide technical input during procurement, FAT/SAT testing, commissioning and energisation.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and value engineering exercises.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and project requirements.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in HV and LV electrical design.
• Background within renewable energy, power generation, solar PV, BESS, grid connections, DNOs, substations, or protection & control.
• Knowledge of G99, G100, and grid connection processes.
• Experience producing and reviewing Single Line Diagrams (SLDs).
• Understanding of power system studies including load flow and fault level analysis.
• Familiarity with power system modelling software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT, PSCAD or similar.
• Strong understanding of UK electrical standards and engineering best practice.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Private Healthcare
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance / Death in Service
• Income Protection
• Professional Membership Fees Paid
• Ongoing Training & Career Development
• Opportunity to work on major renewable energy projects supporting the UK's energy transition