Remote HV Design Engineer (33–132kV Grid)

Deploy Recruitment Group; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with HV experience to work on 33kV-132kV connections within a major DNO framework, with remote options and a preference for candidates based in Yorkshire. You will design, cost, analyse performance, determine POC, conduct site visits and prepare compelling business cases to support timely delivery of schemes.

This role offers career progression and exposure to high-profile projects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HV connections or HV network design between 33kV and 132kV with a DNO, IDNO or ICP.
• Knowledge of Electricity Network Regulations and National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS) requirements.
• Understanding of DNO and IDNO design standards, technical requirements, and scheme approval processes.
• Application of ENA Engineering Recommendations and industry standards in network design.
• Understanding of Grid Code requirements relating to protection settings and network protection.
• Awareness and application of Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) requirements within the electricity industry.
• Understanding and application of CDM Regulations.
• Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Design and cost 33kV - 132kV network projects, such as new connections, asset replacement and diversions.
• Analyse network issues and performance problems, developing technically robust, cost-effective solutions to improve network performance and reliability.
• Assess generation connections and raise jobs for Witness Testing in accordance with relevant technical and operational requirements.
• Prepare concise business cases in the required format and present them for authorisation within agreed timescales, supporting the timely delivery of the Production Plan.
• Determine the appropriate Point of Connection (POC) for new load and generation enquiries on HV networks up to 132kV.
• Undertake site visits, stakeholder meetings and other site-based activities as required to support project development and delivery.

Education

Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Job description

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with HV experience to work on 33kV-132kV connections within a major DNO framework, with remote options and a preference for candidates based in Yorkshire. You will design, cost, analyse performance, determine POC, conduct site visits and prepare compelling business cases to support timely delivery of schemes.

This role offers career progression and exposure to high-profile projects.