Lead HV Tender & Design Engineer (33kV)

JD Ross Energy; Scotland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly car allowance

26 days annual leave

Travel and subsistence expenses

Company performance bonus

Private healthcare after qualifying to

Job summary

JD Ross Energy is seeking a Tendering & Design Engineer to lead the design and delivery of high voltage projects up to 33kV. You will own tendering and design activities, collaborating with internal teams, DNOs/IDNOs, and network operators to develop compliant, robust designs for renewable energy connections.

You will produce detailed drawings, assess feasibility, and support cost estimation while ensuring health and safety, quality, and regulatory standards are met.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent with HV design experience.
• Minimum three years' design experience at 33kV or above.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and HV design documentation.
• Experience with DNOs/IDNOs submissions and approvals.
• Knowledge of ENA, BS, IEC standards and UK regulations.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV substation design including layouts, protection, control systems, earthing, and auxiliary services.
• Produce technical designs and tender submissions for new network connections and electrical infrastructure works.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies for network extensions and reinforcement projects.
• Develop detailed engineering drawings including single-line diagrams, schematics, general arrangements, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate with civil and structural teams to ensure integrated design solutions.
• Liaise with DNOs and IDNOs to secure approvals and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Prepare BOQs and support cost estimation activities.
• Compile construction design packs incorporating internal and external engineering inputs.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout design, construction, operation, and decommissioning phases.

Skills

HV design experience

Protection & control systems

33kV electrical infrastructure

DNO/IDNO experience

UK driving licence

Education

Electrical Power Engineering degree

HNC/HND with HV design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

JD Ross Energy is seeking a Tendering & Design Engineer to lead the design and delivery of high voltage projects up to 33kV. You will own tendering and design activities, collaborating with internal teams, DNOs/IDNOs, and network operators to develop compliant, robust designs for renewable energy connections.

You will produce detailed drawings, assess feasibility, and support cost estimation while ensuring health and safety, quality, and regulatory standards are met.