Senior HV Design Engineer – 11kV/33kV Substations (Hybrid)

Envevo Ltd; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice

Discretionary bonus scheme

Retail Discounts & Benefits Platform

Company shutdown days

Expenses covered when working away

Job summary

Envevo Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to own HV electrical designs up to 33kV, supporting renewable connections from feasibility through construction. You will lead substation layouts, protection and control, earthing and cable infrastructure while coordinating with DNOs/IDNOs to meet standards.

The role requires 5+ years in HV design, strong AutoCAD skills, and a track record of delivering robust, compliant designs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HV electrical design experience, ideally 11kV/33kV or above
• Experience taking technical ownership of substation and HV cable designs
• Reviewing and checking designs, calculations, drawings and documentation
• Proficient in AutoCAD including SLDs, GA layouts, schematics and wiring diagrams
• Experience with DNOs/IDNOs submissions and approvals

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of 11kV/33kV HV electrical designs from concept to construction
• Lead HV substation design including layouts, protection & control, earthing and cable infrastructure
• Review calculations and technical documentation for accuracy
• Produce detailed drawings and schematics using AutoCAD
• Coordinate with civil/structural designers for integration of substation infrastructure
• Liaise with DNOs/IDNOs to meet ENA/BS/IEC standards
• Prepare bills of quantities and support cost estimates
• Develop Construction Design Packs with input from internal/third-party teams
• Identify and mitigate design risks throughout project lifecycle
• Provide technical input to tenders, client meetings and design reviews
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements

Skills

11kV/33kV HV design ownership

AutoCAD

DNO/IDNO liaison

Protection & control

Regulatory & safety compliance

Education

Degree in Electrical Power Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status / pursuing

Tools

AutoCAD

SCADA

Electrical design software

Job description

Envevo Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer to own HV electrical designs up to 33kV, supporting renewable connections from feasibility through construction. You will lead substation layouts, protection and control, earthing and cable infrastructure while coordinating with DNOs/IDNOs to meet standards.

The role requires 5+ years in HV design, strong AutoCAD skills, and a track record of delivering robust, compliant designs.