HV Design Engineer

Deploy Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Deploy Limited is seeking an Electrical Engineer with HV installation, maintenance or testing experience to transition into HV Design Engineer / Control and Protection Design Engineer roles. The role offers training to build specialist HV design expertise on projects ranging from 11kV to 132kV, contributing to critical power infrastructure.

Applicants should have a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or related discipline, plus some experience with AutoCAD or similar design software.

Qualifications

• Solid grounding in HV engineering or power distribution projects.
• Experience in installation, testing or maintenance of HV systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in HV control and protection design for 11kV–132kV projects.
• Apply knowledge to develop safe and reliable design solutions.
• Support project teams with technical documentation and drawings.

Skills

HV engineering

Electrical design

Education

Bachelors in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an Electrical Engineer with experience in high-voltage (HV) installation, maintenance or testing to transition into a career as an HV Design Engineer / Control and Protection Design Engineer.

Joining a well-respected organisation that delivers projects for a range of Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), you'll receive comprehensive training to build on your existing HV knowledge and develop specialist design expertise. Working on projects from 11kV to 132kV, you'll gain valuable experience in HV control and protection design while contributing to critical power infrastructure.

To be considered, you'll need previous experience working on HV or power distribution projects in an installation, testing or maintenance role, along with a degree (or equivalent) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or a related discipline. Some experience using design software such as AutoCAD is also essential. Applications are also welcome from Electrical Design Engineers from Independent Connection Providers (ICPs).

Control and Protection Design Engineers are in high demand, with salaries reflecting their specialist skills. If you have a solid grounding in HV engineering and are looking to move into a design-focused career, this is an outstanding opportunity to develop your expertise and long-term earning potential.