Primary Design Engineer (Electrical)

D R Newitt Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Private pension

Healthcare

Remote work

Job summary

D R Newitt Recruitment is seeking a Senior Design Engineer (Electrical) with HV/LV experience for major UK energy projects. You will deliver primary electrical designs for substations (AIS/GIS up to 132kV), ensure compliance with BS standards, and coordinate with external designers and CAD teams for integrated solutions.

The role offers home working with UK site travel, a strong benefits package including pension and healthcare, and the opportunity to progress within a major engineering group.

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in primary electrical design for HV/EHV substations (11kV–132kV).
• Knowledge of BS7671, ENATS, NGTS, BS EN 61936-1 and BS7354.
• Experience in consultancy, contractor or utility environments.

Responsibilities

• Produce substations electrical designs, AIS/GIS up to 132kV, layouts, switch rooms, earthing.
• Ensure designs meet standards and DNO requirements.
• Analyse earthing for substations, renewables and grid-connection projects.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, reports and plant specifications.
• Coordinate external designers and CAD/structure teams for integrated designs.

Skills

Electrical design

AIS and GIS design

Substations experience

Education

Electrical Engineering (Degree/HND/HNC)

Tools

CAD software

ETAP

Job description

If you are a Senior Design Engineer (Electrical) with experience on HV/LV projects, including substations or large Renewable projects, then I can guarantee this will interest you...

The company?

Established for 20+ years, this is a company with a great reputation. Now operating within a major UK engineering and infrastructure group (multi-billion £turnover) through a strategic partnership, the business combines specialist technical expertise with significant corporate backing and an expanding pipeline of major energy projects for you to gain exposure on.

With over 400 major grid connections and more than 4GW delivered, the team has an impressive track record across Substations, Solar, Wind and BESS.

The package?

• £75,000 - 85,000 basic + Bonus + Company Car
• Work from home / remotely - with UK travel to site (sometimes twice a week)
• Superb benefits package - private pension + healthcare

Role Responsibilities:

• Produce primary electrical designs for substations, including AIS and GIS layouts up to 132kV, cable routes, LV layouts, switch rooms, control rooms and earthing systems
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant standards & DNO requirements
• Design and analyse earthing systems for substations, renewables and grid connection projects, including EPR studies, touch and step voltage assessments and soil resistivity testing
• Prepare technical documentation including drawings, calculations, reports, major plant specifications and lightning protection assessments
• Manage and coordinate external design suppliers and collaborate with structural, planning and CAD teams to deliver integrated design solutions

Required Qualifications:

• Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience in primary electrical design for HV/EHV AC substations (11kV–132kV) and balance of plant projects
• Strong knowledge of industry standards such as BS7671, ENATS, NGTS, BS EN 61936-1 and BS7354
• Experience working within consultancy, contractor or utility environments