Design Engineer – Electrical Distribution (up to 11kV)
Location: Wiltshire
Type: Permanent | Full-time
We are supporting a specialist power engineering contractor that delivers turnkey solutions across private networks, DNO/IDNO connections, and utility-scale infrastructure. As their project pipeline grows, they are looking for a skilled Design Engineer to take a lead role in producing safe, compliant, and efficient electrical network designs – primarily at LV and 11kV, with exposure up to 33kV.
This role will suit a detail-driven engineer with a strong technical foundation and a collaborative mindset, keen to deliver innovative and compliant solutions across the UK.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and plan electricity distribution networks (LV to 11kV; up to 33kV exposure)
* Perform feasibility studies and assess system design options
* Create schematic diagrams, HV routing layouts, wiring diagrams, metering/protection SLDs
* Produce earthing studies and associated drawings
* Maintain design accuracy including cable entry points and site measurements
* Manage design changes in coordination with clients, IDNOs, and civils teams
* Provide technical specs for turnkey contracts, protection equipment, and auxiliary systems
* Support tendering process and conduct technical reviews
* Complete technical reports for capital approval processes
Requirements:
* Strong understanding of power distribution design up to 11kV (33kV–132kV exposure is a plus)
* Experience with DNO/IDNO design standards, especially G81 or BS7671
* Knowledge of CDM requirements and pre-construction risk assessments
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (City & Guilds accepted)
* Proficient in MS Office, Teams, SharePoint, and collaboration tools
* Familiar with industry design tools (Amtec, Windebut, etc.)
* Strong communication skills and ability to manage technical stakeholders
* Previous experience working with or for a DNO/IDNO
* Desire to progress towards professional registration (IEng, EngTech, or IET)
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Opportunity to work on a wide variety of HV/LV projects across the UK
* Flexible working with a mix of home-based and office/site-based work
* Support for training, development, and professional registration
* Inclusive, engineering-led culture that values technical excellence and collaboration
Ready to take the lead on industry-standard network design projects? Apply now or speak to our team to learn more.
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