Lead 33kV HV Design Engineer for Renewables & Data Centers

Anderson Knight

Stirling

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Anderson knight are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Design Engineer (33kV) to take a lead role in designing and overseeing high-voltage distribution networks for renewable energy, utilities, data centres and storage sectors. You will transition projects from design to delivery, owning them from early-stage design through to commissioning, and will mentor the existing electrical team.

Key tasks include producing SLDs, cable sizing, protection/earthing designs, liaising with DNOs/IDNOs, and

Qualifications

  • 5+ years’ experience in 33kV HV design and/or project engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the electrical design of 33kV networks for utility connections, solar farms, wind farms, Battery Energy Storage (BESS), and data centres.
  • Produce and review single-line diagrams, cable sizing, protection schemes and earthing designs.
  • Develop connection applications and liaise with DNOs, consultants, contractors and our own IDNO to gain necessary approvals.
  • Ensure technical solutions meet UK standards (G99/G100, ENA, BS7671, IEC).
  • Support HV equipment specification, procurement support, and FAT/SAT.
  • Oversee project design delivery with stakeholders, from pre-construction to commissioning.
  • Develop and manage project schedules, cost estimates, and risk registers.
  • Support procurement and manage third‑party contractors and suppliers.
  • Conduct regular site visits, chair progress meetings, and ensure QA/QC adherence.
  • Manage interface with clients, regulators, and statutory bodies.
  • Ensure HSE compliance throughout project execution.

Skills

33kV HV design
Project engineering
AutoCAD
Stakeholder mgmt
HSE awareness
Travel readiness

Tools

AutoCAD
Protection relays
SCADA integration

Job description

Anderson knight are seeking a highly skilled Electrical Design Engineer (33kV) to take a lead role in designing and overseeing high-voltage distribution networks for renewable energy, utilities, data centres and storage sectors. You will transition projects from design to delivery, owning them from early-stage design through to commissioning, and will mentor the existing electrical team.

Key tasks include producing SLDs, cable sizing, protection/earthing designs, liaising with DNOs/IDNOs, and

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