Hv/Ehv Electrical Engineer

Arup; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup is seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience in power transmission and distribution to support HV and EHV infrastructure projects in the UK. You will work within multidisciplinary teams on substations, cable systems and broader power networks, applying UK and international standards and delivering a range of engineering outputs.

You will use industry tools such as PowerFactory, ETAP and PSCAD to support technical analyses, calculations and reporting, while coordinating with other

Qualifications

• BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Power Systems or a related discipline.
• Experience in power transmission and distribution projects.
• Experience with electrical infrastructure, power networks or similar projects.
• Familiarity with 132 kV–400 kV transmission scales and associated design.
• Ability to produce calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of HV/EHV infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to the design of substations, cable systems and electrical infrastructure.
• Prepare and review single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, cable calculations and earthing designs.
• Develop protection and control schemes and technical reports.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and support tender documentation and bid evaluations.
• Site visits and project delivery support as required.

Skills

Power transmission

Power distribution

Substations design

Engineering teamwork

Education

BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerFactory

PSCAD

ETAP

SKM

CYMCAP

CDEGS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Revit

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Around the globe, Arup’s electrical engineers bring specialist expertise to solutions for buildings, transport infrastructure and energy, water and waste utilities. Our comprehensive services include energy audits, demand assessment, supply and system resilience, utilities consultancy and sustainable electrical engineering design. Whether in commercial property, retail, sport, mission-critical facilities, the arts or any market, we meet the creative and commercial demands of designers and developers.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer with experience in power transmission and distribution to support the design and delivery of HV/EHV infrastructure projects. The role will involve working as part of multidisciplinary teams on substations, cable systems and wider power network projects, with opportunities to develop technical expertise and progress towards professional registration.

In this role, you will support the delivery of HV and EHV electrical engineering projects, contributing to the design of substations, cable systems, and associated electrical infrastructure. You will be involved in preparing and reviewing a range of engineering deliverables, including single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, cable calculations, earthing designs, protection and control schemes, and technical reports.

The role requires the application of relevant UK and international electrical standards, engineering best practice, and the use of industry-standard software such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, PSCAD, CYMCAP, CDEGS, or similar tools. Depending on project requirements, you may also undertake power system studies and technical analyses.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will coordinate with civil, structural, and mechanical engineers to deliver integrated design solutions. You will also support the preparation of technical specifications, tender documentation, bid evaluations, and the review of supplier and contractor submissions.

As your experience develops, you will take increasing ownership of defined design packages, contribute to technical assurance and design review activities, engage with clients and key stakeholders, and support the successful delivery of projects to agreed quality, programme, and budget requirements. Site visits and support during project delivery may also form part of your responsibilities.

Is this role right for you?

• BEng/MEng or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Power Systems or a related discipline.
• Relevant engineering experience in a similar role within the power or electrical engineering sector.
• Experience working on electrical infrastructure, power networks, utilities or comparable engineering projects.
• Understanding of HV electrical systems and fundamental power engineering principles.
• Ability to produce calculations, drawings, specifications and technical reports.
• Good analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience of 132 kV–400 kV transmission infrastructure, including substations or cable systems.
• Experience with one or more of PowerFactory, PSCAD, ETAP, SKM, CYMCAP, CDEGS, AutoCAD, MicroStation or Revit.
• Experience within an engineering consultancy environment.
• Working towards CEng (or IEng), for example through the IET.

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What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.