HVDC Electrical Engineers

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global consultancy as an HVDC Electrical Engineer, contributing to innovative projects in the High Voltage Power Systems arena. Engage in multidisciplinary efforts across various sectors, enhancing your skills in a collaborative environment while addressing pressing energy challenges. Ideal candidates will have strong technical backgrounds and will be part of a team committed to excellence in engineering solutions.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Life and accident insurance

Income protection

Profit share

Flexible wellbeing benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Chartered or working towards chartership (IET).
• Proven experience in delivering HVDC or power system consultancy projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK/international grid codes.

Responsibilities

• Work on feasibility studies, detailed design, and techno-economic analysis.
• Contribute to projects in offshore wind, interconnectors, and nuclear.
• Engage in client-facing project delivery and collaborative efforts.

Skills

HVDC technologies

Power Systems

Electronics

Renewable Energy

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD, MSc, MEng, or BEng

Tools

PowerFactory

PSS/E

PSCAD

ETAP

Python

Job description

Job Description

HVDC Electrical Engineers - Mid to Senior Level

Location: Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow (Hybrid/Flexible Working)

An exciting opportunity has opened for experienced Electrical Engineers to join a growing High Voltage Power Systems team within a Global Consultancy. We're seeking professionals at Senior, Principal, and Associate level with expertise in HVDC and HVAC systems.

About the Role:

You'll work on a range of projects across transmission and distribution sectors, including feasibility studies, FEED, detailed design, techno-economic analysis, and advisory services. Projects span offshore wind, interconnectors, nuclear, utilities, data centres, and industrial power systems.

As the energy landscape rapidly evolves, this role offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge engineering solutions addressing decarbonisation, decentralisation, and grid innovation.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems (PhD, MSc, MEng, or BEng)
• Chartered or working towards chartership (IET )
• Proven experience delivering HVDC or power system consultancy projects
• Strong technical knowledge in HVDC technologies, converter stations, and system studies
• Understanding of UK/international grid codes and connection processes
• Confident in client-facing, project delivery and collaborative working

Desirable:

• Experience with software tools such as PowerFactory, PSS/E, PSCAD, ETAP, and Python
• Knowledge in protection coordination, insulation studies, thermal ratings, and cost-benefit analysis

What's on Offer:

• A collaborative and purpose-driven working environment
• Competitive benefits including private healthcare, life and accident insurance, and income protection
• Profit share and flexible wellbeing benefits
• Opportunities for career development and meaningful project work

Desired Skills and Experience

HVDC Electrical Engineers, Electronics, Engineering, Renewable Energy, HVDC, Power System

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of , , , , , marital status, , reassignment or background; all decisions are based on merit.