Senior HV Design Engineer - Power Systems Lead (132/400kV)

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland seeks a Principal/Senior HV Design Engineer to join the Energy Team. Experience with 132/400kV systems, data centres, windfarms and substations is highly desirable.

The role involves design, technical leadership, client liaison, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and CDM regulations. The candidate will lead HV design activities, review calculations, prepare specifications, and support bids and project delivery across UK-wide clients.

Qualifications

• HV design experience, including high voltage systems up to 132/400kV.
• Desirable: consultancy, contractor or utility background in energy sector.
• CEng with current IET or CIBSE membership.

Responsibilities

• Develop HV systems: concept to detailed design, estimation, site supervision as required.
• Provide technical support on HV system engineering and design.
• Prepare plant/equipment technical specs, power/cable routes, tender specs, progress reports.
• Maintain compliance with NGET, NETS, RES & BS7671:+A2:+A3.
• Coordinate interfaces with other engineering functions; attend meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Perform TMF, EMF, EMC calculations and sheath voltage calculations.
• Conduct design reviews and verify designs.
• Ensure CDM regulations and company procedures are followed.
• Assist with temporary works design schemes.
• Maintain good client/designer/supply chain relationships.
• Ensure drawings/specifications contain adequate information for construction; request missing data timely.
• Ensure inspection/test plans meet PMP/Specification requirements.

Skills

HV design

132/400kV

Leadership

Client liaison

UK energy sector

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Job description

SYSTRA UK & Ireland seeks a Principal/Senior HV Design Engineer to join the Energy Team. Experience with 132/400kV systems, data centres, windfarms and substations is highly desirable.

The role involves design, technical leadership, client liaison, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and CDM regulations. The candidate will lead HV design activities, review calculations, prepare specifications, and support bids and project delivery across UK-wide clients.