Electrical Design Engineer - Low-Carbon Power & Substations

Matchtech; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking an 11kV Electrical Design Engineer to join our Low Carbon team in Leeds on a permanent basis. The role focuses on substation, distribution, transmission, and energy projects, delivering end-to-end electrical deliverables.

You will lead the development of SLDs, cable calculations, plant layouts, switchgear configurations, and BOMs, while coordinating with equipment vendors and multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering with significant design experience.
• Chartered Engineer or working towards IEng/CEng.
• Ability to lead the development of electrical deliverables.
• Experience with medium/high voltage equipment and systems.
• Experience with design processes, calculations, commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost-effective electrical design solutions for projects.
• Deliver feasibility studies through to detailed design stages.
• Prepare diagrams, cable calculations, layouts, and BOMs.
• Collaborate with vendors on equipment design packages.
• Assess asset condition, risk, and intervention needs.
• Contribute to EC&I proposals and bids.

Skills

Electrical design

Project leadership

HV systems

Power distribution

Design calculations

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Matchtech is seeking an 11kV Electrical Design Engineer to join our Low Carbon team in Leeds on a permanent basis. The role focuses on substation, distribution, transmission, and energy projects, delivering end-to-end electrical deliverables.

You will lead the development of SLDs, cable calculations, plant layouts, switchgear configurations, and BOMs, while coordinating with equipment vendors and multi-disciplinary teams.