Electrical Design Engineer

Spencer Ogden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join the in-house technical design team. You will support the delivery of safe, efficient, and compliant electrical infrastructure across energy and grid connection projects, from concept through construction, helping drive the transition to renewable energy.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, strong knowledge of HV systems, and proven design experience in contracting, utilities, or energy sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with HV power systems.
• Experience in electrical design within energy/utilities sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design HV substations and 11kV–132kV electrical infrastructure, including layouts, busbar designs and equipment specs.
• Protection & Control design: SLDs, schematics, specifications, coordination studies and relay configurations.
• HV cable design with ampacity calculations and verification using specialist software.
• Earthing design and review, including use of CDEGS.
• Preparation of detailed design packages, schematics, diagrams, cable schedules and calculations.
• Collaborate with CAD and panel assembly teams to produce outputs.
• Site surveys, inspections and factory acceptance testing.
• Engage with clients, consultants and DNO/TNO representatives to deliver projects on time.
• Ensure compliance with safety, CDM, and health & safety regulations.

Skills

HV systems

Power engineering

Multitasking

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Digsilent Powerfactory

Cymcap

Job description

We are partnered with a leading ICP and are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join the in-house technical design team.

his role will support the delivery of safe, efficient, and compliant electrical infrastructure across a wide range of energy and grid connection projects. You’ll work from initial concept through to construction, ensuring designs meet the highest standards while supporting the transition to renewable and sustainable energy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design of HV substations and electrical infrastructure (11kV to 132kV), including layouts, busbar designs, and equipment specifications.
• Protection & Control design: SLDs, schematics, specifications, coordination studies, and relay configurations.
• HV cable design, including ampacity calculations and verification using specialist software.
• Earthing design and review, including use of CDEGS.
• Preparation of detailed design packages, schematics, diagrams, cable schedules, and calculations.
• Collaboration with CAD and panel assembly teams to produce high-quality outputs.
• Site surveys, inspections, and factory acceptance testing.
• Engaging directly with clients, consultants, and DNO/TNO representatives to deliver projects on time.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, CDM, and health & safety regulations.

What You’ll Bring:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge of power engineering and HV systems.
• Proven experience in electrical design, ideally within electrical contracting, utilities, or energy sectors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with conflicting deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills to explain and justify design decisions.
• High-quality technical report writing skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and design tools such as Digsilent Powerfactory and Cymcap.