Lead HV Design Engineer – Hybrid, DNO/ICP, 70k+ Bonus

American Society of Civil Engineers; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Enhanced pension

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Bonus

Job summary

WinDebut, IPSA is seeking a Lead HV Design Engineer to own the design function for a multi-utility ICP. You will lead engineers, set technical direction and finalise submissions to DNOs across HV/EHV projects.

You’ll build a high-performing team, refine processes, and engage with developers and customers, while delivering designs from your laptop 2-3 days on site in Surrey. Hybrid role with clear progression.

Qualifications

• Solid LV and HV network design experience from a DNO, IDNO or ICP background. EHV is a bonus, not a barrier.
• WinDebut, IPSA, VisNet or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of 2D CAD and ENA/G81 design standards.
• Some experience mentoring or checking other engineers' work. You don't need to have run a team before - we'll back you to grow into it.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of design engineers.
• Approving LV, HV and EHV network designs before they go out.
• Owning DNO connection applications and upstream network negotiations.
• Acting as technical authority on the difficult ones, and working directly with developers and customers.

Skills

LV/HV design

2D CAD

DNO/ICP/IDNO background

Mentoring/checking engineers

ENA/G81 standards

Tools

WinDebut

IPSA

VisNet

Job description

WinDebut, IPSA is seeking a Lead HV Design Engineer to own the design function for a multi-utility ICP. You will lead engineers, set technical direction and finalise submissions to DNOs across HV/EHV projects.

You’ll build a high-performing team, refine processes, and engage with developers and customers, while delivering designs from your laptop 2-3 days on site in Surrey. Hybrid role with clear progression.