Electrical Design Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Rugby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in power generation and renewable energy seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to design high voltage electrical systems. This role offers the chance to work on unique projects, requiring strong technical skills and knowledge of relevant standards. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in high voltage design and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's is advantageous.
• Proven experience in high voltage or power system design (11kV–132kV).
• Proficient in E-Plan and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop HV electrical systems and equipment from conceptual to detailed design.
• Prepare single-line diagrams (SLDs), protection schematics, and cable calculations.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, BS, and relevant national standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s in related field

Tools

E-Plan

AutoCAD

Job description

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Green Data Talent is partnered up with a leader in power generation and renewable energy, who are currently in the market for an Electrical Design Engineer.

In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end design of high voltage electrical systems and equipment, ensuring safety, compliance, and performance across a variety of projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of HV electrical systems and HV equipment (from concept to detailed design).
• Preparation of single-line diagrams (SLDs), protection schematics, layouts, and cable calculations.
• Ensure designs comply with IEC, BS, and relevant national standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to review and optimize designs.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing.
• Support project engineers and site teams during installation and commissioning phases
• Prepare technical documentation, design reports, and client submissions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master’s is advantageous).
• Proven design experience in high voltage or power system design (11kV–132kV).
• Proficiency in the use of E-Plan or similar design software, for the creation of electrical circuit diagrams.
• Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD for the creation of 2D drawings.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project coordination skills.
• Due to the nature of projects, possession of or being capable of obtaining SC level security clearance is non-negotiable.

This is an exciting opportunity for Electrical Design Engineers with HV experience who are interested in being part of a unique project.