Lead Electrical Design Engineer
Department: Regulated Power
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Swindon
Reporting To: Ed Yeates
Compensation: £60,000 - £80,000 / year
Description
The Opportunity
- Take a senior technical role shaping the delivery of DNO substation projects across the UK
- Lead the electrical design of HV infrastructure from feasibility through to detailed design
- Work within a growing, collaborative engineering environment where your expertise directly influences project outcomes
- Partner closely with a Design Manager and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant and future‑ready power systems
What You’ll Do
- Provide design leadership across 11kV–132kV substation projects, producing and reviewing HV electrical designs
- Manage and coordinate the output of external sub‑consultants to ensure quality and consistency
- Collaborate directly with DNO design authorities to secure approvals and maintain compliance
- Integrate electrical design with cable system design and civil engineering inputs for seamless project delivery
- Apply strong technical knowledge of protection, earthing, system studies and HV plant
- Champion safety‑by‑design and ensure adherence to statutory regulations and internal procedures
What You’ll Bring
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline
- Chartered Engineer status or active progression toward chartership
- Proven experience in HV electrical design within a DNO or ICP environment
- Strong understanding of HV plant, protection systems and relevant industry standards
- Solid grasp of electrical safety regulations for high‑voltage environments
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- Ability to lead by example, solve problems proactively and deliver under pressure
Desirable
- Experience delivering substation new builds, refurbishments or reinforcement schemes
- Familiarity with GIS/AIS switchgear, transformers, underground cables and OHL terminations
- Previous responsibility for managing design packages or multidisciplinary coordination
What We Offer
At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.
Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.
As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.
