To enable faster grid connections and resilient energy systems, we are looking for a High Voltage Design Engineer to join us. Your primary task will be to supervise engineering work related to the design of electrical transmission systems including substations and high voltage cabling. Your role will be focused on the design environment, which, while based in the UK, will involve interacting day‑to‑day with colleagues across our global hubs. There may also be opportunities to broaden your contribution to other areas within the electrical discipline in a variety of major infrastructure and energy sector settings.
Responsibilities
- Contributing towards the design of projects for a wide range of clients
- Planning design work and deliverables together with the wider project team, including civil and MEP professionals
- Development and technical assurance of design including use of relevant software
- Ensuring compliance with standards relevant to the UK and Irish power transmission industry, including District Network Operators (DNOs) and National Grid
- Coordination of multi-disciplinary aspects of projects
- Mentoring junior team members in design
- Contributing to the building of relationships with clients and other stakeholders
Qualifications
- A relevant degree in electrical engineering, power systems engineering or similar
- Chartered Engineer status or similar
- Experience working to UK & Irish District Network Operator standards. National Grid experience and authorisations such as Senior Authorised Person would be an advantage.
- Hands‑on experience in designing high voltage systems 33‑132 kV, including Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS), Power transformers in the range up to 500 MVA, Protection & Control systems, Aux. Systems, CT/VT sizing, Earthing, bonding and lightning protection and High voltage cable systems
- Experience with systems above 132 kV including high voltage installations for offshore substations would be an advantage.
- Experience coordinating designs with other disciplines to create successful project outcomes
- The ability to provide technically sound solutions alone and acting as a discipline lead
- Experience of applying CDM2015 regulations to design tasks
Benefits
- 28 days' holiday plus bank and public holidays
- Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities
- Flexible and hybrid working conditionsAnnual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions
- Life assurance
Equal opportunity employer. COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
