Lead Design Engineer - 11kV Electrical Connections

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in electrical design and delivery is seeking a skilled Design Engineer. The role involves high-quality electrical designs for 11kV connections projects across the UK, supporting HV network infrastructure for various developments. Candidates should have an HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, along with proven HV design experience.

Benefits

26 Days Annual Leave

Pension

Life Insurance

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HV design (11kV) within an ICP, DNO, or IDNO environment.
• Experience with cable routing, substation design, and electrical protection schemes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver detailed electrical designs for 11kV distribution networks.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant technical requirements, industry regulations, and Health & Safety standards.
• Produce detailed design documentation including SLDs, schematics, and cable calculations.

Skills

HV design

Cable routing

Substation design

Electrical protection schemes

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

About the Client: Our client is an accredited ICP operating across the UK. They specialise in the end-to-end design and delivery of electric, gas, and water connections for residential, commercial, and industrial developments. Their in-house teams manage everything from HV/LV works and substations to renewable and emerging energy projects including solar farms, BESS, and EV charging infrastructure.

What Is on Offer:

• £55 000 - £60 000
• Performance Bonus
• 26 Days Annual Leave
• Pension
• Life Insurance

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join our team, responsible for delivering high-quality electrical designs for 11kV new connections projects across the UK.

This role is critical in supporting the planning, design, and delivery of HV network infrastructure for residential, commercial, and industrial developments.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver detailed electrical designs for 11kV distribution networks, including cable routes, substation layouts, protection schemes, and switchgear specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant DNO/IDNO technical requirements (G81), industry regulations (ENA, BS7671), and Health & Safety standards (CDM).
• Carry out load assessments, voltage drop calculations, fault level studies, and protection coordination.
• Produce detailed design documentation including SLDs, schematics, cable calculations, construction packs, and bills of materials.
• Liaise with DNOs/IDNOs for design approvals, Point of Connection (PoC) applications, and final acceptance.
• Provide technical support to internal teams including Project Managers during construction and commissioning.

Requirements:

Essential:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in HV design (11kV) within an ICP, DNO, or IDNO environment.
• Experience with cable routing, substation design, and electrical protection schemes.