At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of innovative earthing solutions for power infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join BakerHicks, a forward-thinking company committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy a company car, generous leave, and a matched pension plan.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector with cutting-edge engineering.
- Qualifications: BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering; experience in HV substation projects required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
BakerHicks is seeking an experienced Principal Earthing Design Engineer to play a key role in the delivery of high-quality earthing solutions across a diverse portfolio of power infrastructure projects. Working within the HV discipline, you will be responsible for the technical delivery, review, and quality assurance of earthing studies, calculations, reports, drawings, and site survey outputs for projects ranging from 11kV to 400kV. Reporting to the Discipline Lead – HV, you will also support the Discipline Lead with resource planning, forecasting, and bid and tender activities, contributing technical expertise and design input to help secure new business opportunities.
What You Will Do:
- Delivering earthing design requirements, including but not limited to:
- Primary earthing layouts and earthing connection details for substations
- Single line diagrams and earthing schematics
- Specification of earth switches, surge arrestors, disconnectors
- Earthing studies & earth return current (Igr) calculations
- Earth potential rise (EPR) calculations
- Step and touch potentials
- Determination of “Hot” and “Cold” site CDEGS modelling and studies
- High frequency earthing designs
- Impressed voltage studies
- Calculations and technical reports
- Writing technical specifications for procurement
What You Will Bring:
- Minimum BEng / BSc in Electrical Engineering with a power / HV background
- Ideally MEng / MSc in Electrical Engineering with a power / HV background
- Working toward CEng status is beneficial but not essential
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Proven experience delivering earthing designs for new-build and refurbishment HV substation projects ranging from 11kV to 400kV
- Capability to produce, review, and approve a full range of engineering deliverables, including calculations, technical reports, specifications, studies, drawings, and associated design documentation
- Strong understanding of earthing system design principles, industry standards, and HV substation design practices
- Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements
- Awareness that additional nationality or residency criteria may apply due to specific client or national security obligations
Benefits:
- Company car or cash allowance
- Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
- 25 days annual leave plus the ability to buy additional leave
- Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc.)
- Family-friendly policies
- Employee assistance program
BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout. BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.
Principal Earthing Design Engineer New United Kingdom employer: Baker Hicks Limited
BakerHicks is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion. Located in the UK, our team enjoys competitive benefits, including a generous pension plan, annual leave, and a discount scheme, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in engineering.
