Senior Electrical Design Engineer (HV/MV) Job Details | Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Black & Veatch; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to work on HV/MV engineering design for energy infrastructure projects. Candidates should have a strong background in electrical engineering and relevant experience, with opportunities for career progression. The position can be based in Glasgow or London, offering flexibility for regional travel. This role involves leading project tasks and contributing to innovative energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Relevant UK work experience (typically around 5 years).
• Knowledge of UK Grid Code and British Standards.
• High Voltage (HV) Engineering experience required, Medium Voltage (MV) desired.
• UK driving licence.
• Unrestricted Right to work in UK.

Responsibilities

• Undertake HV/MV engineering design activities and review the work of others.
• Support proposals and manage site activities including audits and commissioning.
• Manage 1-2 detailed engineering projects or multiple smaller projects with minimal supervision.

Skills

HV/MV engineering design

Power system analysis

Substation design

Cable route design

Protection system coordination

Education

BEng Electrical Engineering / Power Engineering

Tools

DIgSilent

Job description

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (HV/MV)

Date: Nov 27, 2025

Location:

Glasgow, GB London, GT LON, GB

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

Job Summary

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the centre of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

Our Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.

As we continue to grow in EMEA, we are now seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our team in Glasgow (preferred), or London United Kingdom office.

The Opportunity

Our work is focused on engineering design primarily for energy infrastructure projects, from feasibility studies and FEED through to Detailed Design and occasionally construction and commissioning. You’ll have the opportunity to work on renewable and sustainable energy projects, eg, Battery Energy Storage (BESS), as well as Data Centres and other solutions across our portfolio.

You’ll be a key support to our regional electrical leader, managing a variety of tasks and taking the lead on multiple projects and deliverables including supporting proposals.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in HV/MV electrical engineering, breadth of knowledge and a desire to achieve chartership and progress in their career. Flexibility, drive and willingness to learn will be key to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking HV / MV engineering design activity and reviewing the work of others, including: power system analysis, substation design, cable route design, and protection system coordination, often for grid connection for renewable energy sites or power plants, and Balance-of-plant (BOP) for eg. BESS
• Supporting proposals (approx. 20% of time)
• Site activity including visits, audits and commissioning activity (approx. 10% of time)
• Typically, 1-2 detailed engineering projects, or multiple smaller and less complex projects will be managed with minimal supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• BEng Electrical Engineering / Power Engineering
• Relevant UK work experience (typically around 5 years)
• Knowledge of UK Grid Code and British Standards
• High Voltage (HV) Engineering experience required, Medium Voltage (MV) desired
• UK driving licence
• Unrestricted Right to work in UK – we can’t offer visa sponsorship
• Can be based in Glasgow (preferred) or London with flexibility to travel within region up to 10% of time

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chartered– Incorporated Engineer (IENG) Ideally have, or actively seeking to work towards
• Experience with DNO, renewables, utility sector
• Balance of Plant (BOP) experience, particularly for Battery Storage (BESS) and Data Centres

Understanding of

• Power systems studies eg DIgSilent
• UK Grid Code compliance (G99, P28, P29)
• ENA and BSEN standards
• System protections
• DNO requirements and terminology, connections

Salary Plan

ENG: Engineering

Job Grade

016

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Electrical Engineering, Construction, Electrical, Design Engineer, Engineer, Engineering