HV Design Engineer

Deploy Recruitment Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with HV experience for a major DNO framework. Projects cover 33kV to 132kV, with remote work supported and a preference for candidates based in Yorkshire.

You will design, analyse and cost HV connections, prepare business cases and manage site visits to ensure timely delivery and compliance with ENA, Grid Code and CDM requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in HV connections or HV network design between 33kV and 132kV with a DNO/IDNO/ICP
• Knowledge of Electricity Network Regulations and NERS requirements
• Understanding of DNO/IDNO design standards and scheme approval processes
• Application of ENA Engineering Recommendations in network design
• Understanding Grid Code requirements relating to protection settings
• Awareness of HS&E requirements in the electricity industry
• Understanding and applying CDM Regulations
• Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)
• Driving licence required

Responsibilities

• Design and cost 33kV–132kV network projects such as new connections, asset replacement and diversions
• Analyse network issues and develop cost-effective solutions to improve performance and reliability
• Assess generation connections and raise jobs for Witness Testing
• Prepare concise business cases for authorisation within 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

33–132kV knowledge

problem solving

stakeholder engagement

Education

Electrical and 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.