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EHV Design Engineer

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Hedera Hiring Ltd

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United Kingdom , Northampton

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Salary:

65000.00 - 80000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Join a specialist EHV EPC contractor known for their work on major projects ranging from 132kV to 400kV across the UK and Europe. Be a part of a team that's driving some of the country's most significant grid-scale energy storage projects, providing you with an opportunity to contribute to truly interesting schemes.

Job Responsibility:

  • Spearhead the production of designs tied to specific projects and create detailed equipment specifications in line with relevant standards and client requests
  • Be the focal point of interaction, attending client meetings, working closely with internal and external design teams, and coordinating with equipment manufacturers to ensure design suitability
  • Contribute to the contract project plan, identifying any risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Continual learning will be a fundamental aspect of your position, including attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.

Requirements:

  • Extensive knowledge and experience in electrical engineering in either primary or secondary systems including power system and protection design between 132kV - 400kV
  • Proficiency in Primary/Layout Design or Secondary/Protection and Control Design
  • Primary/Layout Design entails the design of HV substation layouts and elevations, detailed earthing layouts and connections, and managing the detailed design of HV and LV power cable routes and systems
  • Secondary/Protection and Control Design involves the development and review of single-line diagrams, production of high-level specifications for control, protection, and SCADA systems, and design of HV protection and control systems
  • Degree or HNC in Electrical Engineering and experience up to 400kV
  • Membership of The IET, being a Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership
  • A working knowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCad, MS Project, and design software like Revit, CDEGS, etc.
What we offer:
  • 10% bonus
  • £5,000 car allowance
  • Flexible working

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 09, 2026

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