Senior HV Design Engineer – Substations & 132 kV (Hybrid)

Cowi; Glasgow, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Private health care

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Professional Institution fees paid

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

COWI in the UK is seeking a Principal HV Design Engineer to join a growing team delivering high voltage projects across UK substations and cabling. The role is based in Glasgow or London with office/home hybrid working.

You will lead HV design tasks, ensure compliance with UK & Irish DNO standards, mentor junior staff and coordinate multi-disciplinary design across international project teams, delivering robust, safe electrical transmission solutions.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree or power systems equivalent.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.
• Experience with UK & Irish DNO standards; National Grid experience advantageous.
• HV design experience 33–132 kV incl. GIS/AIS, transformers up to 500 MVA, Protection & Control, HV cabling.
• Experience with HV installations >132 kV including offshore substations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design of projects for a wide range of clients.
• Plan design work and deliverables with the project team (civil and MEP).
• Develop and technically assure design using relevant software.
• Ensure compliance with UK/Irish transmission standards (DNOs, National Grid).
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary project aspects.
• Mentor junior team members in design.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Chartered Engineer status

HV design 33-132 kV

UK & Irish DNO standards

National Grid experience

Discipline lead / design coordination

CDM2015 design tasks

Offshore HV experience (>132 kV)

Education

Relevant degree in electrical engineering or power systems

Job description

COWI in the UK is seeking a Principal HV Design Engineer to join a growing team delivering high voltage projects across UK substations and cabling. The role is based in Glasgow or London with office/home hybrid working.

You will lead HV design tasks, ensure compliance with UK & Irish DNO standards, mentor junior staff and coordinate multi-disciplinary design across international project teams, delivering robust, safe electrical transmission solutions.