Design Engineer

Stockton Heath Source: WhatJobs

£50,000–£60,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Power Systems Design Engineer to join a growing renewable energy business delivering commercial and utility-scale solar projects across the UK.

Working on projects ranging from 200kW commercial installations through to 60MW utility-scale solar farms , you'll play a key role in the design and delivery of electrical infrastructure from concept and grid connection through to construction, commissioning, and energisation.

Key Responsibilities

Design HV and LV electrical systems for renewable energy and power generation projects.
Develop and review Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and overall system architecture.
Manage grid connection applications and technical submissions.
Liaise with DNOs and other key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with G99, G100, ENA and UK Grid Code requirements.
Undertake and coordinate power system studies including load flow, fault level, protection coordination and power quality assessments.
Specify primary plant equipment including transformers, switchgear, protection relays, inverters and metering systems.
Support protection design activities and relay philosophy development.
Provide technical input during procurement, FAT/SAT testing, commissioning and energisation.
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and value engineering exercises.
Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and project requirements.

Requirements

Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Experience in HV and LV electrical design.
Background within renewable energy, power generation, solar PV, BESS, grid connections, DNOs, substations, or protection & control.
Knowledge of G99, G100, and grid connection processes.
Experience producing and reviewing Single Line Diagrams (SLDs).
Understanding of power system studies including load flow and fault level analysis.
Familiarity with power system modelling software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT, PSCAD or similar.
Strong understanding of UK electrical standards and engineering best practice.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Hybrid working arrangements
Private Healthcare
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance / Death in Service
Income Protection
Professional Membership Fees Paid
Ongoing Training & Career Development
Opportunity to work on major renewable energy projects supporting the UK's energy transition

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If you have experience in power systems design, grid connections, HV/LV electrical design, solar PV, BESS, substations, or protection & control engineering , we'd be keen to hear from you.

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