Job Description
Primary Electrical Engineer (HV Earthing Systems)Overall Job purpose:As an Earthing Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design and analysis of grounding systems specifically for switch houses and substations up to 400kV, ensuring the safe dissipation of fault and lighting currents to protect both people and station assets. The Earthing Design Engineer will primarily use CDEGs to model earth grid performance, assess step and touch voltages, and ensure compliance with standards such as BS EN 5022, IEEE 80 and National Grid TS 3.1.1/3.1.2, all based on site-specific soil resistivity and system fault levels.Main Duties & Responsibilities:Lead the design of substation and site-wide earthing systems for AIS and GIS Substations up to 400kVUse software such as CDEGS and XGSLab to perform detailed earthing studiesSupport teams and conduct site resistivity testing and field measurementsInterpret technical data, soil investigations and client specifications to develop optimal earthing designsProduce detailed design documentation, including drawings, calculations and reportsLiaise with clients, projects mangers and other stake holders to ensure project meets design specification and safety requirementsSupport business development and tendering by providing technical oversight and estimatesOccasional travel to site when requiredThis list is not exhaustive, other duties may be required withing the scope of this job specRequirements & Person Specification:5 years previous experience working as a Earthing Engineer or Electrical safety design is essentialDegree in BEng, BSC Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related disciplineStrong knowledge of relevant standards such as BS EN 50522, IEEE 80 and the National Grid TS 3.1.1 / TS 3.1.2.Proficient in CDEGS, XGLab, or similar softwareExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to priorities own workload and work to deadlinesFull UK Driving LicenseAdditional Information:Job Type: Permanent / Full TimeWorking Hours: Hybrid (3 days in off, 2 from home)Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 Starting salaryLocation: Loughborough & HomeProbation: 3 monthsBenefits:Fuel CardAccommodation & Food Paid (when travelling)Hybrid workingAnnual HolidayPension SchemeTPBN1_UKTJ