Electrical Design Engineer

Vantage Consulting Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leeds is looking for an HV Design Engineer. The successful candidate will represent the department in project meetings, lead design work while adhering to safety procedures, and collaborate within a team. Essential qualifications include a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience with HV projects. This permanent full-time position offers the opportunity to work on significant projects in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, preferred in Electrical Power Systems.
• HV light current secondary design capability and experience in control and protection systems for HV networks.
• National Grid 132/275/400kV projects experience essential.
• SSE 132/275/400kV projects experience an advantage.
• NG Persons & BESC required, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Department at project start-up, scheme review, progress, close-out, liaison and other meetings.
• Maintain internal and external interfaces during the project.
• Lead design work with regard to Health, Safety & Environmental Procedures and production of Designer Risk Assessments.
• Work effectively as part of a team.

Job description

Overview

HV Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Represent the Department at project start-up, scheme review, progress, close-out, liaison and other meetings.
• Be responsible for maintaining internal and external interfaces during the project.
• Undertake and lead design work with due regard to Health, Safety & Environmental Procedures and production of Designer Risk Assessments, as necessary.
• Be able to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering. Degree in Electrical Power Systems preferred.
• HV light current secondary design capability and experience in the design of control and protection systems for HV networks.
• National Grid 132/275/400kV projects experience essential.
• SSE 132/275/400kV projects experience an advantage.
• NG Persons & BESC required, but not essential.

Job Info

• Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer
• Company: Vantage Consulting Ltd
• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
• Posted: Sep 24th 2025
• Closes: Oct 25th 2025
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time