Primary Electrical Design Engineer

Primary Electrical Design Engineer

Join an innovative and fast-growing team as a Primary Electrical Design Engineer specialising in battery energy storage systems (BESS). This position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects across the UK, contributing your technical expertise while collaborating with a highly skilled team of engineers and designers. With the organisation experiencing rapid growth and a diverse project portfolio, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a thriving sector.

As a valued member of the Civil and Electrical Design team, you will be responsible for developing a variety of electrical layouts and designs. These include substation configurations (AIS/GIS up to 400kV), cable route plans, LV layouts, switch room and control room equipment layouts, and site earthing arrangements.

• Create detailed electrical site layouts, considering adoptable and private assets, and ensure seamless integration of external connections to equipment and plant.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of engineering standards such as ENATS, NGTS, BS standards, and G81 guidelines, ensuring compliance with approved equipment specifications.
• Contribute to the creation of specifications for major components, including disconnectors, CTs, VTs, circuit breakers, and surge arrestors.
• Design support structures for AIS equipment (66kV-400kV), collaborating with manufacturers to communicate requirements and review technical documentation.
• Perform busbar calculations to evaluate factors such as short circuit forces, wind, and ice loads, determining optimal sizing and support needs.
• Develop site earthing layouts from first principles, ensuring designs are verified by specialists.
• Prepare ducting and cabling layouts in coordination with other engineering disciplines, with expertise in installation methods for voltages ranging from 11kV to 132kV and ideally up to 400kV.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive professional who can bring valuable skills to the team. To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A degree, HND, or HNC in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• Previous experience in primary electrical design within a consultancy, contractor, or utility environment in the power industry.
• Expertise inHV AC power system design, including the development of layouts for:
  • 11kV and 22kV distribution networks
  • 33kV switchrooms and control rooms
  • 66kV and 132kV AIS substations
• A strong understanding of HV and EHV substation installation standards and specifications.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detailed knowledge of cable installation techniques, including flexible and rigid arrangements, as well as minimum bending radii.

In addition to a competitive salary of £60,000-£80,000 per annum, depending on experience, the role comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy or carry over additional days.
• Flexible pension contributions, with up to 5% from the employee and 10% from the employer.
• Life assurance equivalent to four times your annual salary.
• Income protection to provide financial support during periods of illness.
• Private medical insurance for you and your dependants.
• Access to a health cash plan to cover everyday healthcare costs.
• Reimbursement for professional institution membership fees.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to projects that shape the future of renewable energy and power systems. If you're passionate about engineering innovation and eager to develop your expertise in an exciting sector, we'd love to hear from you.