Graduate HV Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Graduate HV Engineers to join a dynamic team within the UK HV engineering sector. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in Electrical Engineering, particularly in high voltage systems. You will engage in designing low voltage and 11kV connections, utilizing industry-standard software like AutoCAD and DigSilent. This position is perfect for recent graduates eager to launch their careers in a supportive and innovative environment, gaining invaluable experience in power distribution design and high voltage engineering principles.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is essential.
• Experience with high voltage engineering modules is required.

Responsibilities

• Designing LV and 11kV connections for power distribution.
• Utilizing AutoCAD and power systems software for design tasks.

Skills

AutoCAD

Power Systems Software

Electrical Engineering

High Voltage Engineering

Education

BEng in Electrical Engineering

MSc / MEng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DigSilent

IPSA

ETAP

Job description

Job Description

Graduate HV Engineer / Graduate High Voltage Engineers are required for secondment into Northern Powergrid. To be considered for this career-building opportunity, you must have:

1. A BEng or MSc / MEng in an Electrical Engineering subject (such as Electrical and Electronic, Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Power Systems).
2. Studied modules related to high voltage engineering.
3. Experience using AutoCAD and power systems software (e.g., DigSilent, IPSA, or ETAP).

Having a driving licence is beneficial. The role involves designing LV and 11kV connections, so some experience in HV network / power distribution design would be advantageous. Strong theoretical knowledge of HV networks and the first principles of electrical engineering are required. This is an excellent opportunity to kickstart a career in the UK HV engineering sector. Apply to Andrew Snelgrove at Deploy.