Electrical Design Engineer

X4 Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

X4 Group in Manchester is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to design HV/LV utility networks from concept to approval. You will work within a multi-disciplinary design team and liaise with DNOs/IDNOs, clients and stakeholders to deliver compliant, robust networks for residential developments.

The role requires hands-on HV/LV substation design, knowledge of ENA standards, CDM regulations and strong communication to mentor junior engineers and manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Experience designing LV and HV electrical utility networks and substations.
• Understanding of residential utility infrastructure and DNO/IDNO design requirements.
• Knowledge of ENA standards, CDM Regulations and codes of practice.

Responsibilities

• Design bespoke HV/LV networks and earthing systems for residential developments.
• Produce compliant network and substation designs per regulatory requirements.
• Obtain design approvals from DNOs/IDNOs and provide technical guidance to teams.

Skills

HV/LV networks

Substation design

DNO/IDNO liaison

Project management

Technical peer reviews

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Design Engineer (HV/LV Utility Networks)

Location: Manchester

Full-Time/Hybrid

Company:

Our client, a leading multi-utility infrastructure company, is looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with HV/LV utility network design experience to join their growing Design team. Whether your current title is Electrical Network Design Engineer, HV/LV Design Engineer or Utility Design Engineer, they'd love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of residential and commercial utility infrastructure projects, designing HV/LV electrical networks from initial concept through to final approval. Working alongside experienced multi-utility professionals, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, innovative and compliant network designs while helping to develop the next generation of engineers.

What you will be doing:

• Designing bespoke HV/LV electrical distribution networks and earthing systems for residential developments, with occasional industrial and commercial projects.
• Producing technically compliant network and substation designs in accordance with DNO/IDNO requirements, ENA standards, CDM Regulations, Codes of Practice, current legislation and company procedures.
• Obtaining design approvals from the relevant DNOs and IDNOs.
• Providing specialist technical advice on electrical networks and substations to internal teams, clients and project stakeholders.
• Supporting the successful handover of projects to the Operations team and providing technical guidance through to final network connection.
• Managing your own workload to deliver high-quality designs accurately, on time and within budget.
• Undertaking technical peer reviews of electrical designs prior to submission.
• Liaising with DNOs, IDNOs, utility providers, manufacturers and other external stakeholders.
• Supporting the Tendering team by producing outline designs where required.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Working closely with Gas and Water Design teams to deliver coordinated multi-utility solutions.
• Mentoring and supporting trainee engineers, sharing technical knowledge and best practice.

What's required:

• Experience designing LV and HV electrical utility networks and substations.
• A good understanding of residential utility infrastructure and DNO/IDNO design requirements.
• Knowledge of current NERS accreditation requirements and associated compliance standards.
• A strong understanding of electrical equipment, substations, cables and network plant.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary design team.