Electrical Design Engineer

TipTopJob; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in high voltage electrical engineering is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This diverse and rewarding role offers the chance to work on innovative projects in electrical power infrastructure and renewable energy generation. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in designing protection and control schemes, conducting simulation studies, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. With a commitment to employee growth, this company provides a supportive environment where you can thrive in your career while contributing to impactful projects. Join a team that values your expertise and offers a pathway to professional development.

Benefits

Contributory company pension scheme

Car allowance scheme or company vehicle

Private health insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance programme

25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays

Company profit share

Great training and development opportunities

Holiday purchase scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Free parking and electric vehicle charge points

Qualifications

• Experience in high voltage electrical engineering design (11 kV and above).
• Strong report writing skills and clear technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality designs within agreed timeframes for multiple projects.
• Communicate effectively with clients and provide technical support.

Skills

High Voltage Electrical Engineering Design

Report Writing

Communication of Technical Information

Proactive Problem Solving

Education

HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CYMCAP

Amtech

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Bristol

Salary: Competitive Salary

Employment Type: Permanent Role

Overview:

We are currently working with a well-established high voltage electrical engineering company, specializing in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections, and renewable energy generation.

Due to their success and growth, they are seeking experienced Electrical Designers to join their team.

The Electrical Design role is diverse, challenging, and rewarding. You will have the opportunity to practice and develop a wide range of skills, including specification of HV primary equipment, design of protection and control schemes, and conducting simulation and modelling studies to demonstrate compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for the delivery of designs within agreed timeframes, to a high quality that reflects the company’s reputation as high voltage specialists.
2. Work across multiple design projects and prioritize conflicting project deadlines.
3. Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and project engineers to understand their expectations and justify your design decisions.
4. Provide technical support for the project engineers regarding design queries.
5. Build relationships with clients and attend design and project coordination meetings with clients, their consultants, and DNO and TNO representatives.
6. Ensure all designs are safe and compliant with CDM and Health and Safety regulations, including producing design risk assessments and effectively communicating risks to project engineers and construction operatives.
7. Prepare design packages for DNO contestable works and balance of plant (private) works from 11 kV to 132 kV.
8. Work closely with the in-house CAD drafting team to generate SLDs, equipment layouts, cable route drawings, and construction plans for new HV connections.
9. Produce AC/DC schematics for protection, control, and SCADA panels, and liaise with our in-house panel assemblers on the construction of panels.
10. Select HV and LV cables and design cable routes using CYMCAP and Amtech software.
11. Prepare multicore cable schedules.
12. Manage and review simulation studies for generation connections undertaken by other consultants or carried out in-house, including load flow, reactive power capability, fault level analysis, power quality, and harmonic studies to demonstrate compliance with Engineering Recommendations, the Distribution Code, the Grid Code, and industry standards.
13. Attend sites for inspection and design purposes and attend manufacturers factory acceptance tests when required.
14. Project a professional image to clients and colleagues.
15. Contribute to the future success of the company and its clients.
16. Embrace and demonstrate the Company’s 5 Principles: Health, Safety and Well-being; Professionalism; Pride; Partnership; and Proactive.

Requirements:

1. Relevant experience in high voltage electrical engineering design (11 kV and above) within the electrical contracting or utility industries.
2. HNC/Degree in Electrical Engineering.
3. Full UK driving licence.
4. Working towards professional registration with the IET at IENG/CENG level.
5. Strong report writing skills and the ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely.
6. Open to change, resilient, and proactive.
7. Must be available to travel throughout the UK with occasional overnight stays.
8. Right to Work in the UK without limitation.

Salary and Benefits:

1. Highly competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications.
2. Contributory company pension scheme.
3. Car allowance scheme or company vehicle provided.
4. Private health insurance.
5. Life insurance.
6. Employee assistance programme.
7. 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays, increasing with service.
8. Benefit from company profit share.
9. Great training and development opportunities leading towards chartered status.
10. Holiday purchase scheme.
11. Cycle to work scheme.
12. On-site gym.
13. Free parking, onsite parking, and electric vehicle charge points at the Bristol office.

Take the Next Step in Your Career:

If you're looking to make a significant impact in a role that offers not just a job but a fulfilling career, we want to hear from you. This is more than an opportunity to advance your career; it's a chance to join a team that values your contribution and offers a path to achieve your professional goals. With a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to your development, this is the perfect time to join a company that's as invested in your future as you are.

Don't miss out on this chance to power our future together. Apply now to become the Electrical Design Engineer this company needs to drive success.

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