HV Electrical Design Engineer
Norwich area | Hybrid available post-probation | Permanent | Competitive Salary
Our client, a specialist engineering company, is looking for an experienced HV Electrical Design Engineer to join their engineering team. You’ll be delivering designs on projects from 11kV to 400kV for various projects and clients, including grid connections and battery storage schemes.
The Role
You’ll take projects from concept through detailed design to construction support, including:
HV substation and primary plant design across the 11kV–400kV range
Protection and control design, including schematics, interlocking, trip and alarm circuits, and wiring diagrams
AC/DC auxiliary systems, including battery and charger sizing
Cable schedules, cable sizing, voltage drop and earthing calculations
Equipment specification and transformer/switchgear interface design
Producing complete drawing packages, design reports and FAT/SAT documentation
Attending client meetings and design reviews
Supporting procurement, factory testing and site commissioning
About You
Experience in HV electrical design, ideally across 11kV–400kV substations
Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (HNC/HND with strong experience also considered)
Working knowledge of DNO and National Grid requirements
Experience with AutoCAD Electrical
Confident liaising with clients and managing multiple projects
Desirable
Renewable energy, BESS or offshore wind project exposure
Commissioning or panel manufacturing background
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership
IET membership
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Free on site parking
Company pension
Ongoing professional development
Exposure to nationally significant infrastructure projects
This is a great opportunity to join a growing specialist at an exciting stage of expansion. You’ll be part of a close-knit engineering team where your input is valued from day one.
If you’re interested, please APPLY NOW or contact Lewis at Select Recruitment for a confidential discussion