HV Design Engineer

Deploy Recruitment Group; Normanton on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with HV connections experience to design and cost 33kV-132kV network projects within a major DNO framework. You will analyse issues, develop cost-efficient solutions and assess generation connections, supporting witness testing and business-case preparation.

Role requires knowledge of ENA/NERs, Grid Code protections, and CDM/HS&E requirements, with field visits and stakeholder engagement to drive delivery.

Qualifications

• HV connections or HV network design 33kV-132kV with a DNO/IDNO/ICP.
• Knowledge of Electricity Network Regulations and NERS requirements.
• Understanding of DNO/IDNO design standards and scheme approvals.
• Application of ENA Engineering Recommendations and industry standards.
• Understanding Grid Code protection settings and network protection.
• Awareness of Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) requirements.
• Understanding and application of CDM Regulations.
• 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 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.

Skills

HV connections

Power systems

Project analysis

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.