HV Design Engineer

Deploy Recruitment Group; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Deploy Recruitment Group are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with HV connections experience to join a major DNO framework. You will design and cost 33kV-132kV projects and assess connections, with potential site visits and stakeholder engagement as needed.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, understand ENA/NER standards, and can apply Grid Code requirements for protection settings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

HV design

33kV-132kV design

Regulatory compliance

Site surveys

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Electrical and Electronics 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.