Electrical Design Engineer role – (11kV–33kV)

SSA Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power contractor is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team in Northampton. The role involves working on high voltage projects, specifically 11kV–33kV schemes, ensuring designs meet UK standards and compliance requirements. Candidates should have relevant electrical qualifications and experience. The company offers excellent compensation, progression opportunities, and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Excellent salary and package

Progression opportunities

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in designing at 11kV or 33kV levels.
• Knowledge of relevant Codes of Practice and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Production of Electrical Designs compliant with standards.
• Oversee production of technical documents for procurement.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and company procedures.
• Support and mentor other team members.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Compliance with UK standards

Mentoring team members

Education

HNC, HND, or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer role – High Voltage projects (11kV–33kV)

SSA are currently recruiting for a leading Power contractor based in the Midlands who are looking to add an Electrical Design Engineer to their team working on various Electrical projects across the UK, including substations, cabling, overhead lines, connections, transformers, jointing, and switchgear schemes.

They are looking for an electrical design engineer with experience of working on 11kV–33kV schemes, to help ensure their design's are up to UK standards, elminate risk, and to help provide technical assurance to their teams. You will be involved in:

• Production of Electrical Designs that can be constructed in compliance with standards and CDM requirements
• Produce effective designs, which conform to all relevant Codes of Practice and company and industry standards
• Oversee and contribute to the production of technical, commercial and contractual documents for procurement of engineering products
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and company procedures
• Compliance with design assurance and audit processes
• Supporting and mentoring other members of the team to enhance their technical knowledge and experience
• Preparation of concept and developed design, from specifications and drawings within defined periods

They are able to offer an excellent salary & pacakge, further progression opportunities, and hybrid working for the role.

Essential:

• Design experience at 11kv or 33kV
• Electrical qualification (HNC, HND, or Degree)