Senior HV Electrical Design Engineer – Remote/Substations

Astute People; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 along with benefits such as pension contributions and life insurance. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, along with proven substation design experience and excellent leadership skills. Flexibility in working arrangements, including remote opportunities, is provided. The role involves producing electrical designs and leading projects in renewable energy.

Benefits

Pension contributions

Flexible working

Employee recognition programme with bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven HV/EHV substation design experience (11kV–132kV).
• Strong knowledge of key British and International Standards.
• Hands-on earthing design experience, including CDEGS modelling.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical layouts for substations, switchrooms, and cable routes.
• Design site plans for renewable projects.
• Lead earthing system design and analysis.

Skills

Proactive and solutions-focused

Skilled in managing multiple design interfaces efficiently

Organised and able to prioritise workloads

Experienced in mentoring and leading junior engineers

Confident in analysing and resolving design challenges

Knowledgeable in safety, sustainability, and CDM regulations

Education

Degree, HND, or HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software (e.g., Revit)

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 along with benefits such as pension contributions and life insurance. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, along with proven substation design experience and excellent leadership skills. Flexibility in working arrangements, including remote opportunities, is provided. The role involves producing electrical designs and leading projects in renewable energy.