HV Design Engineer

Deploy Recruitment Group; Slough; Sur place; GBP 52 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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

You will design and cost HV networks, analyse performance, and support project delivery through site visits, business cases, and stakeholder engagement. A strong background in ENA/GRID standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with high voltage connections from 33kV to 132kV in utility networks.
• Familiarity with ENA engineering recommendations and acceptance processes.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and HS&E requirements within electricity projects.

Responsabilités

• Design and cost 33kV-132kV network projects including new connections and diversions.
• Analyse network performance and develop robust, cost‑effective solutions.
• Assess generation connections and raise Witness Testing jobs as required.
• Prepare concise business cases for authorisation within timescales.
• Determine Point of Connection for load and generation enquiries on HV networks.

Connaissances

HV network design

DNO/IDNO/ICP experience

Grid Code awareness

Electrical and electronic engineering

Formation

Bachelors in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Description du poste

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.