Electrical Design Engineer

UK Power Networks (Operations) Ltd; Crawley; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join its Capital Programme team in Crawley. The role involves producing high-quality electrical designs and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering, knowledge of power systems, and proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation. The position offers a competitive salary of £65,241 plus a bonus, along with hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package including pension contributions and annual leave.

Benefits

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension up to 10% employer contribution

Cycle to Work, Tech & Home, Green Car Leasing

Loans, gym discounts, Occupational Health & EAP

Qualifications

• Experience with DNO/ENA standards.
• Knowledge of power system and protection design up to 132kV.
• Strong understanding of CDM 2015.

Responsibilities

• Produce high‑quality electrical designs across a wide asset portfolio.
• Ensure all designs meet UKPN, CDM and industry standards.
• Prepare concept and developed designs to cost, time and quality targets.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team working

Safety mindset

Education

Electrical engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

81891 - Electrical Design Engineer - Capital Programme (Crawley or Maidstone)

💼 £65,241 + 3% Bonus | Permanent | Hybrid Working (3 office / 2 remote)

📅 Apply by : 07 January 2026

We're looking for a talented Electrical Design Engineer to join our Capital Programme team and help shape the future of the UK's energy network. If you thrive on delivering high‑quality designs, solving technical challenges, and working across diverse projects, this is your next big move.

🔧 What You'll Do

• Produce high‑quality electrical designs across a wide asset and connections portfolio
• Ensure all designs meet UKPN, CDM and industry standards
• Prepare concept and developed designs to cost, time and quality targets
• Collaborate with operations teams through enquiry to energisation
• Contribute to technical, commercial and procurement documentation
• Support continuous improvement and mentor colleagues

🎯 What You'll Bring

• Electrical engineering background + degree (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of power system and protection design up to 132kV
• Experience with DNO / ENA standards
• Strong understanding of CDM 2015
• AutoCAD or MicroStation proficiency
• Strong team‑working, problem‑solving and safety mindset

🎁 What You'll Get

• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension up to 10% employer contribution
• Reservist leave
• Cycle to Work, Tech & Home, Green Car Leasing
• Loans, gym discounts, Occupational Health & EAP

🚀 Join us and help design the energy future.

Apply now and power the next generation of infrastructure