HV Design Engineer

Deploy Recruitment Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with HV connections experience for a major DNO framework.

The role involves designing 33kV-132kV networks, solving performance issues, and managing generation connections and Witness Testing. You will prepare business cases and coordinate site visits with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HV connections or HV network design from 33kV to 132kV with a DNO, IDNO or ICP.
• Knowledge and application of Electricity Network Regulations and NERS requirements.
• Understanding of DNO/IDNO design standards, technical requirements and scheme approval processes.
• Application of 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 HS&E requirements within the electricity industry.
• Understanding and application of CDM Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design and cost 33kV - 132kV network projects such as new connections, asset replacement and diversions.
• Analyse network issues and performance problems, delivering robust, cost-effective solutions.
• Assess generation connections and raise jobs for Witness Testing per requirements.
• Prepare concise business cases and present for authorisation within agreed timescales.
• Determine the Point of Connection for new load and generation enquiries on HV networks up to 132kV.
• Undertake site visits and stakeholder meetings to support project delivery.

Skills

HV design experience

Regulatory knowledge

Grid Code awareness

Safety & CDM familiarity

Driving licence

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Job description

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.