Senior Earthing Design Engineer

Advance TRS; Derby; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Earthing Design Engineer to join their HV team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience producing designs and calculations for HV substation projects. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits like a company car, and opportunities for professional development in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Up to 6% matched contributory pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

25 days of annual leave

Discount schemes

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Access to employee assistance programme

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in HV substation projects (11kV to 400kV).
• Ability to produce designs, calculations, reports, and drawings.
• Progress towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce single-line diagrams and earthing schematics.
• Manage project deliverables and quality assurance.
• Support CAD technicians in drawing development.

Skills

CDEGS software proficiency

UK Earthing Design standards knowledge

Education

BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering

MEng/MSc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

My client has experienced significant growth within the Transmission & Distribution sector in recent years, securing several major projects across the UK. As demand for exceptional engineering design continues to rise, they are looking for a Senior Earthing Design Engineer to join their HV team.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will have experience producing designs, calculations, reports, and drawings for new or modified HV substation projects (11kV to 400kV), including primary design and engineering aspects. Responsibilities include:

• Producing single-line diagrams, earthing schematics, earthing layouts, CDEGS studies, earth potential rise calculations, technical specifications, and impressed voltage studies.
• Managing project deliverables through a thorough checking and quality assurance process.
• Supporting CAD technicians with drawing development and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
• Working collaboratively within a diverse team and demonstrating the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering with a Power/HV focus.
• Ideally, an MEng/MSc in Electrical Engineering with a Power/HV focus.
• Progress towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is desirable but not essential.
• Working towards CDAE accreditation by National Grid would be advantageous but is not essential.

Experience

• Proven experience undertaking Earthing Studies using CDEGS software.
• Strong knowledge of UK Earthing Design standards and specifications.

Benefits

What’s on offer: My client provides a supportive and professional working environment alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Their modern, accessible offices create a comfortable place to work, and their salary and benefits package is one of the best in the sector. Benefits include:

• Company car or car allowance.
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy additional leave.
• Discount schemes, including gym memberships and mobile phones.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Access to an employee assistance programme.
• Opportunities for professional development.

About the Employer

My client is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace, promoting diversity and equality across all areas of the business.

If you are looking for your next career opportunity in the HV sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.