Senior Electrical Engineer - HV Distribution

Location Manchester
Salary £55 - £65 per hour + Inside IR35
Job type Contract
Sector Green Technology Recruitment
Reference BBBH26739_1715781922

Description

We are on the looking to hire a proficient Network Design Engineer with a wealth of experience in in distribution networks design ranging from 400V to 11kV / 33kV.

The ideal candidate will be instrumental in designing, analysing, and optimising electrical distribution systems to ensure reliability, efficiency, and safety. Candidates from a building services background will be considered with the right experience.

My client has become a trusted name for delivering forward-thinking design solutions in the Power sector. Our team of seasoned experts work with some of the most prominent brands in the UK, providing sustainable design solutions that prioritize client needs.

This role offers a chance to work on flagship, high profile projects, some of the most exciting in the UK, and see your projects come to life through the full design life cycle.

Key Responsibilities

Design and optimise electrical distribution networks ranging from 400V to 33kV, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments for proposed distribution projects.

Collaborate with other disciplines including project managers, project engineers, and DNO's to ensure successful project execution.

Perform load flow analysis, voltage drop calculations, and short circuit studies.

Provide technical support and guidance to junior engineers and technicians.

Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to distribution network design.

Why this role?

You will form part of a team that is a trusted partner for some of the UK's key clients, delivering detailed and complex turnkey designs

You will be joining a diverse, established team with a varied background of skills and expertise, who value new ideas and welcome innovative solutions. You are encouraged to take ownership and have freedom in decision-making

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will have links into the wider network of engineers within the business to learn and grow

Requirements

Minimum (with relevant work experience) in Electrical Engineering, with Power / HV background

Ideally MEng / Msc in Electrical Engineering, with Power / HV background

Working toward CEng status is seen as beneficial, however not essential

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.