Joining Arup
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have guided us for 80 years in shaping a better world. Across the globe, our electrical engineers bring specialist expertise to solutions for buildings, transport infrastructure and energy, water and waste utilities. This role is part of that effort.
Role Overview
We are looking to recruit highly capable and motivated specialist HVDC engineers to join our High Voltage Technical team in Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow. Our growing pipeline of HVDC projects – interconnectors, offshore wind, and other high‑voltage infrastructure – offers an opportunity to drive the energy transition through innovative, resilient and sustainable solutions.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of HVDC projects within a team or individually.
* Develop and contribute to bids and business development initiatives.
* Understand client requirements and provide innovative yet pragmatic and cost‑effective solutions.
* Manage technical interfaces and assess risk throughout the project lifecycle.
Qualifications & Experience
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Systems or related field.
* Demonstrable technical HVDC experience – interconnectors (onshore/offshore) and/or offshore wind farms.
* Extensive knowledge of HVDC systems and technologies, converter station layouts, standards.
* Experience in HVDC technical specifications, system design and studies.
* Experience in HVDC project interface management and technical risk management.
* Knowledge of UK and international transmission network grid connection processes and Grid Codes.
* Desirable: post‑graduate degree in HVDC or electrical engineering / power systems.
* Desirable: experience in HVDC pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities (FATs, SATs), operational/asset management and performance.
* Desirable: experience with power system analysis in software such as PowerFactory, PSS/E, PSCAD, EMTP‑ATP.
* Desirable: power system consultancy experience.
* Ability and willingness to travel independently within the UK and occasionally overseas.
* Preferably Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership with the IET.
Benefits
At Arup, we offer an attractive total reward package that includes competitive pay, profit share, private medical insurance, life assurance, accident insurance, income protection cover and flexible benefits to support health and wellbeing. We also provide access to a wide range of learning opportunities and a career that enables you to belong, grow and thrive.
Equal Opportunity
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or whether you’re pregnant or on family leave.
Contact
For questions, contact maria.mindrut@arup.com. Please do not send your CV directly to this email. (We remain GDPR compliant and do not handle CVs via email.)
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