HV Design Engineer

• Title: HV Design Engineer
• Amey Consulting – HV Design Engineer (Substations)
• We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent

High Voltage (HV) Design Engineer to join our Consulting Power, Lighting and Technology team in

London / Southeast .

With offices in Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Bristol, Cardiff, York, Sheffield and Newcastle, we are open to consider candidates from across the country.

The standard hours of work are 37.5 hours per week, but we offer a range of flexible working practices, including hybrid, part-time and flexible working patterns.

With our network of offices across the UK and now Ireland, we are open to discussing working options that match your needs, with the flexibility to change how you work as your life evolves.

If you are an experienced

HV Engineer with a passion for delivering high-quality substation designs and have experience working on Tf L, London Underground, or rail infrastructure projects, we would love to hear from you.

• What You Will Be Doing
• We are seeking an experienced

High Voltage (HV) Engineer to join our growing engineering team, delivering the design and development of electrical power infrastructure projects across the UK.

The successful candidate will play a key role in designing HV substation solutions from concept through to detailed design, with a strong preference for candidates who have experience working on

Transport for London (Tf L) projects or within rail and transportation environments.

• You Will Be Responsible For Or Assist With
• Produce and review HV substation designs for voltages up to 132k V.
• Develop primary and secondary electrical design deliverables including:
• Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
• Protection and Control Schematics
• Cable Schedules
• Earthing Designs
• Equipment Specifications
• General Arrangement Drawings
• Undertake power system studies and design calculations.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Support project delivery from feasibility and tender stages through to commissioning.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Participate in design reviews, hazard reviews, and technical assurance activities.
• We Want To Hear From You If You Have
• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in HV substation design.
• Strong understanding of power distribution systems and electrical infrastructure.
• Experience producing detailed design documentation and engineering calculations.

• Working knowledge of relevant industry standards including

• BS EN standards
• IEC standards
• DNO and National Grid specifications
• Experience using engineering design software and CAD tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience delivering projects for Transport for London (Tf L).
• Background in rail electrification, traction power, or transport infrastructure.
• Knowledge of LU Standards, Tf L Engineering Standards, or Network Rail standards.
• Experience with protection systems, SCADA, and control systems design.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, and we will provide you with development or training to support you.

What We Can Offer

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Some Of Our Benefits Include
• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition
• Competitive salary and compensation
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays - holiday structure
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• About Amey

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What We Do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems.

By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

• To find out more visit our website amey. co. uk/careers
• Application Guidance
• Diversity and Inclusion

We constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees.

We seek out the skills, joy and energy that often-marginalised groups can bring to our teams and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

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