High Voltage Electrical Engineers

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is searching for High Voltage Electrical Engineers at Senior, Principal, and Associate levels for their expanding Energy team. The role involves working across major projects in transmission and distribution, particularly in offshore wind and nuclear sectors, providing a challenging yet rewarding environment for skilled professionals.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering required.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership.
• Strong HV design and analysis background.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support technical delivery of HV/EHV projects.
• Conduct power system studies including grid compliance.
• Collaborate on bids and client-facing work.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

High Voltage

Power Systems

HV Design

Education

BEng/MEng/MSc/PhD in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering

Tools

PowerFactory

PSSE

PSCAD

ETAP

DPL

Python

Job description

Job Description

High Voltage Electrical Engineers - Senior / Principal / Associate

Locations: Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow

A leading engineering consultancy is expanding its Energy team and is seeking Electrical Engineers with experience in High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) systems. Opportunities are available at Senior, Principal, and Associate levels.

The Opportunity

Work across major projects in transmission and distribution, supporting HVAC and HVDC systems from feasibility through to design and delivery. Projects span sectors including offshore wind, interconnectors, nuclear, utilities, data centres, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead or support technical delivery of HV/EHV projects (11kV-400kV)
• Conduct power system studies including grid compliance (e.g. G99, G5/5, P28/P29)
• Use industry-standard software (e.g. PowerFactory, PSSE, PSCAD, ETAP)
• Model both conventional and inverter-based systems
• Collaborate on bids and client-facing work, offering technical guidance

What We're Looking For

• Degree (BEng/MEng/MSc/PhD) in Electrical or Power Systems Engineering
• Chartered or working towards Chartership
• Strong technical background in HV design, modelling, and analysis
• Understanding of UK grid connection processes
• Proficiency in DPL, Python, or equivalent scripting (desirable)

Desired Skills and Experience

Electrical Engineers, High Voltage, Power System, HV Design

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