HV Design Engineer

Deploy Recruitment Group; Aberdeen City; Sur place; GBP 52 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Deploy Recruitment Group is assisting a major power engineering consultancy in Aberdeen to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer specialising in HV connections for 33kV–132kV networks. You will design, analyse and cost projects, assess generation connections and drive permitting and testing processes.

Site visits and stakeholder coordination are part of the role. The ideal candidate will have HV network design experience, ENA/NERS familiarity, and a driving licence, with a track record in

Qualifications

• HV connections/33–132 kV network design experience with a DNO/IDNO/ICP.
• Knowledge of Electricity Network Regulations and NERS requirements.
• Familiarity with ENA engineering recommendations and industry standards.

Responsabilités

• Design and cost 33kV–132kV projects including new connections and diversions.
• Analyse performance issues and develop robust, cost-effective solutions.
• Assess generation connections and coordinate Witness Testing as required.
• Prepare business cases and present for authorisation within deadlines.
• Determine Points of Connection for load and generation on HV networks.
• Undertake site visits and stakeholder meetings to support delivery.

Connaissances

HV design & connections

33–132 kV experience

DNO/IDNO/ICP experience

Grid code & protection settings

Health & Safety awareness

CDM Regulations

Driving Licence

Formation

Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Description du poste

This is an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer with experience in high voltage (HV) connections design to join a major DNO framework. Schemes are from 33kV - 132kV and remote working is supported (with a preference for candidates to be based in Yorkshire).

Role:

• Design and cost 33kV - 132kV network projects, such as new connections, asset replacement and diversions.
• Analyse network issues and performance problems, developing technically robust, cost-effective solutions to improve network performance and reliability.
• Assess generation connections and raise jobs for Witness Testing in accordance with relevant technical and operational requirements.
• Prepare concise business cases in the required format and present them for authorisation within agreed timescales, supporting the timely delivery of the Production Plan.
• Determine the appropriate Point of Connection (POC) for new load and generation enquiries on HV networks up to 132kV.
• Undertake site visits, stakeholder meetings and other site-based activities as required to support project development and delivery.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Previous experience in HV connections or general HV network design between 33kV and 132kV with a DNO, IDNO or ICP
• Knowledge and application of Electricity Network Regulations and National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) requirements.
• Understanding of DNO and IDNO design standards, technical requirements, and scheme approval processes.
• Application of relevant ENA Engineering Recommendations and industry standards in network design.
• Understanding of Grid Code requirements relating to protection settings and network protection.
• Awareness and application of Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) requirements within the electricity industry.
• Understanding and application of CDM Regulations.
• Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Driving licence.

This is a great opportunity for an HV Design Engineer to join a respected power engineering consultancy with an excellent reputation for career development and progression on a significant DNO framework.