HV Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Deploy Recruitment Group is recruiting an Electrical Design Engineer with HV connections design experience for 33kV–132kV projects within a major DNO framework. You will design and cost network schemes, analyse performance issues and develop robust solutions to improve reliability.

The role involves determining POC, raising Witness Testing, and presenting concise business cases within agreed timescales. Site visits and stakeholder engagement form key parts of the delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in 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.
• Experience applying ENA recommendations and industry standards.
• Understanding Grid Code protection settings and network protection.

Responsibilities

• Design and cost 33kV–132kV network projects (connections, asset replacement, diversions).
• Analyse network issues and develop robust, cost-effective solutions.
• Assess generation connections and raise Witness Testing jobs.
• Prepare concise business cases for authorisation within timescales.
• Determine Point of Connection (POC) for new load/generation on HV networks up to 132kV.
• Undertake site visits and stakeholder meetings to support project delivery.

Skills

HV connections

HV network design

Costing & business cases

Issue analysis

Stakeholder engagement

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.