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Contestable Design Engineer

United Kingdom, Leicester 45000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted January 09, 2026
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Job Description

Working on new Connection Projects (including EV charging, battery storage, renewables, hybrid) throughout the UK

Job Responsibility

  • Producing reports and Design submissions to DNO requirements
  • Contestable substation schemes mainly at 11kV and 33kV
  • Reviewing technical submissions and support the estimating department at bid stage
  • Underground HV and LV cable systems Private networks (11kV and 33kV)
  • Earthing and Protection systems
  • A selection of switchgear

Requirements

  • HNC minimum qualified in an Electrical Engineering Discipline
  • IEng with IET
  • Knowledge of British Standards and G81's
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD (2D)
  • Being able to produce P28 and G54 studies
  • Knowledge of DNO, IDNO, ICP, LV and 11kV design requirements

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