Electrical Design Engineer for Renewable Energy Substations

RES; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Job summary

RES is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to provide specialist design services across markets within the RES Group, focusing on adding value and managing risks in electrical design for substations and power systems. You will size equipment, perform earthing design, and offer technical support to project teams, with hands-on experience up to 132kV, using DigSilent, CymCap, or CDEGS.

The role requires collaboration with engineers, CAD designers, and clients across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience designing up to 132kV.
• Substation equipment sizing to relevant standards.
• Experience with DigSilent, CymCap or similar software.
• Experience in design, testing, commissioning and operation of power generation systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce specialist electrical designs across RES markets.
• Provide technical advice to project teams.
• Support new markets and businesses.
• Ensure safety, quality, and cost targets.

Skills

Electrical design

Substation design

Risk mitigation

Project liaison

Technical advice

Team collaboration

Education

Honours degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DigSilent

CymCap

CDEGS

Job description

RES is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to provide specialist design services across markets within the RES Group, focusing on adding value and managing risks in electrical design for substations and power systems. You will size equipment, perform earthing design, and offer technical support to project teams, with hands-on experience up to 132kV, using DigSilent, CymCap, or CDEGS.

The role requires collaboration with engineers, CAD designers, and clients across projects.