Around the globe, Arup's electrical engineers bring specialist expertise to solutions for buildings, transport infrastructure and energy, water and waste utilities. Our comprehensive services include energy audits, demand assessment, supply and system resilience, utilities consultancy and sustainable electrical engineering design. Whether in commercial property, retail, sport, mission-critical facilities, the arts or any market, we meet the creative and commercial demands of designers and developers. The Opportunity We are looking to recruit highly a capable and motivated specialist HVDC engineer to join our High Voltage Technical team in Manchester, Birmingham or Bristol due to our growing pipeline of HVDC projects. Arup is delivering expert technical advice, design and innovation on world leading HVDC projects across the UK, EU and globally. This ranges from HVDC interconnectors to HVDC connected offshore wind to innovation in HVDC technology and infrastructure. You will join an experienced and enthusiastic technical team, helping to drive the energy transition through delivery of innovative, resilient and sustainable HVDC infrastructure. The role will involve leading delivery of projects within a team or as an individual as well as leading or contributing to bids and business development initiatives. From NeuConnect to National Grid, you will have the opportunity to work on an immensely varied range of HVDC related projects, which have significant impact locally, and internationally. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve. We are looking for a candidate with strong technical HVDC experience holding a degree in Electrical Engineering /Electrical Power Systems or similar. Technical experience in development and delivery of HVDC projects such as interconnectors (onshore, offshore) and/or offshore wind farms. Experience in HVDC project interface management and technical risk management. Knowledge of UK and international transmission network grid connection processes and Grid Codes. Post-graduate degree in HVDC or electrical engineering / power systems; Experience in HVDC pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, FATs and SATs, operational/asset management and performance. Experience of power system analysis in software packages such as PowerFactory, PSS/E PSCAD EMTP-ATP; Ability and willingness to travel independently within the UK and occasionally overseas. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you'll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. REF:EN & REF:ENTDREF:EN, ENTD #LI-MM6, #Energy_Planning-Jobs_UKIMEA
Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Power & Engineering in Manchester employer: Arup
Arup is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture in Leeds that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in security advisory services.
