HV Design Engineer

HV Design Engineer

Job Title: HV Design Engineer

Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week in Surrey

Salary: Up to £50,000

Benefits :

• 26 days annual leave
• Annual bonus of up to 8% of salary (non-contractual).
• Enhanced pension, medical insurance, life assurance

About the Role

We're looking for a HV Design Engineer to support the design and adoption of LV and HV electricity networks, with a particular focus on distributed generation and grid connections. You'll work closely with customers, developers, DNOs and internal teams to deliver safe, compliant and efficient network solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and assess LV/HV electricity networks.
• Carry out network impact studies including voltage rise, ELI, thermal loading and fault level assessments.
• Support generation and grid connection applications.
• Liaise with DNOs, ICPs, developers and customers.
• Ensure compliance with G99, G100 and industry standards.
• Manage technical submissions and connection approvals.
• Support project delivery and maintain accurate project records.

Requirements

Essential

• Experience in electricity network design (LV/HV).
• Knowledge of distributed generation and grid connections.
• Experience using WinDebut, IPSA, VisNet or similar software.
• Understanding of G99/G100 requirements.
• Ability to perform network studies and technical assessments.
• Good CAD and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Desirable

• Experience with solar PV, wind, CHP or other renewable technologies.
• Background within a DNO, IDNO, ICP or utility environment.
• Exposure to EHV networks.