HV Design Engineer

Deploy Recruitment Group; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HV Design Engineer to join a vibrant team involved in integrating renewable generation onto the UK high-voltage transmission and distribution network. The successful candidate will focus on the design and analysis of HV networks from 33kV to 132kV, ensuring compliance with UK standards. The role offers hybrid working from Cardiff or Bristol, competitive technical development opportunities, and exposure to major renewable projects, making it an excellent opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the design and analysis of HV networks in the UK.
• Background working for a consultancy or ICP at minimum of 33kV.
• Knowledge of UK grid codes and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Design HV electrical networks from 33kV to 132kV.
• Carry out power systems analysis including load flow and fault level studies.
• Lead technical meetings and liaise directly with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

HV network design experience

Technical knowledge at 33kV

Communication skills

Experience with power systems analysis tools

Experience with renewable energy projects

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design HV electrical networks from 33kV to 132kV
• Carry out power systems analysis, including load flow, fault level and system studies
• Use industry-standard software such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory and / or PSCAD
• Review, check, and approve HV designs and engineering reports
• Lead technical meetings and liaise directly with clients and stakeholders
• Provide technical guidance and mentor junior engineers
• Ensure designs comply with UK standards, DNO requirements, and best practice

Requirements

• Proven experience in the design and analysis of HV networks in the UK, covering connections, substations, control and protection etc
• Strong technical knowledge at 33kV, with experience up to 132kV
• Experience using power systems analysis tools (e.g. DIgSILENT, PSCAD)
• Ability to communicate confidently with clients and lead technical discussions
• Experience checking designs and producing high-quality engineering reports
• Background working for a consultancy or ICP (the latter with experience at at minimum of 33kV)
• Experience integrating renewable energy projects (wind, solar, BESS, etc.)
• Knowledge of UK grid codes, DNO standards, and compliance processes

Experienced HV Design Engineer wanted to join a friendly and vibrant team, which is heavily involved in the integration of renewable generation onto the UK high-voltage transmission and distribution (HV T&D) network.

This role will focus on the design and analysis of HV networks from 33kV to 132kV, supporting a wide range of renewable and infrastructure projects across the UK.

This organisation offers hybrid working from the Cardiff or Bristol areas and exposure to major renewable and grid reinforcement projects. Clear career progression and technical development opportunities are available within a collaborative and supportive engineering environment.

Apply to Andrew Snelgrove at Deploy.