Electrical Engineer

JD Ross Energy; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Ross Energy is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a growing team focused on grid infrastructure and renewable energy integration across the UK. The role provides exposure to HV, transmission and distribution projects within a hybrid working environment.

You will deliver electrical designs, run studies and liaise with network operators, contributing to technical proposals while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring compliance with UK standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering HV, transmission, distribution or grid connection projects.
• Strong understanding of power systems and electrical network design principles.
• Knowledge of UK electricity networks and grid connection processes.
• Experience producing technical calculations, specifications and engineering reports.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering designs and technical solutions for grid and HV infrastructure projects.
• Support the design and development of substations, transmission and distribution systems.
• Undertake electrical studies, calculations and technical assessments.
• Prepare engineering specifications, reports and design documentation.
• Support grid connection applications and liaise with network operators and utility stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex projects.
• Participate in feasibility studies, concept designs and detailed engineering activities.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant UK standards, regulations and industry best practice.
• Support project delivery activities through design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.
• Contribute to technical proposals and business development opportunities.

Education

Electrical Engineering or Power Systems degree

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Grid & HV Projects - Onsite across the UK

Location: UK (Hybrid/Flexible Working)

About the Company

Our client is a leading international engineering and advisory consultancy supporting the global energy transition. Working across power networks, renewables and critical infrastructure, they deliver complex projects that help shape the low‑carbon energy systems of the future.

With a strong pipeline of UK and international projects, they are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a growing team focused on grid infrastructure and renewable energy integration.

The Role

This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of grid connection, transmission, distribution and high‑voltage (HV) projects. The successful candidate will support the delivery of technical engineering solutions across the full project lifecycle, helping clients navigate the challenges associated with network expansion and renewable energy integration.

Candidates with experience in HV systems, substations, power networks or grid connection projects are encouraged to apply. Exposure to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Solar PV projects would be highly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical engineering designs and technical solutions for grid and HV infrastructure projects.
• Support the design and development of substations, transmission and distribution systems.
• Undertake electrical studies, calculations and technical assessments.
• Prepare engineering specifications, reports and design documentation.
• Support grid connection applications and liaise with network operators and utility stakeholders.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver complex projects.
• Participate in feasibility studies, concept designs and detailed engineering activities.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant UK standards, regulations and industry best practice.
• Support project delivery activities through design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.
• Contribute to technical proposals and business development opportunities.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering HV, transmission, distribution or grid connection projects.
• Strong understanding of power systems and electrical network design principles.
• Knowledge of UK electricity networks and grid connection processes.
• Experience producing technical calculations, specifications and engineering reports.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Familiarity with renewable energy projects and grid integration studies.
• Experience using ETAP, PowerFactory, PSCAD or similar power systems software.
• Chartered Engineer status or active progression towards chartership.
• Experience working with network operators, developers or engineering consultancies.

What's Exciting About This Opportunity?

• Work on some of the UK's most significant energy transition projects.
• Exposure to transmission, distribution, renewables and emerging energy technologies.
• Opportunity to develop expertise across both traditional grid infrastructure and renewable energy sectors.
• Strong support for professional development and chartership.
• Collaborative environment with access to a broad range of technical specialists.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

This role is going to be a priority for the business moving forward, they need someone to come in and help the next phase of their project pipeline across the UK.

Electrical Engineer - Grid & HV Projects - Onsite across the UK