At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead HV substation design projects and coordinate multidisciplinary design activities.
- Company: Join a growing company shaping the future of engineering in the utilities sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, visa sponsorship, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent stakeholder management and growth potential.
- Why this job: Be the first HV design hire and make a real impact on the engineering team.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and strong HV design experience required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Lead HV Design Engineer
Location: Ringwood, Birmingham or Widnes | 5 days onsite during probation, then 3 days onsite
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 (up to £110,000 for exceptional candidates) | Visa Sponsorship Available
Following continued success across the utilities sector, they're bringing HV design capability in-house and are looking for a Lead HV Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping the function from day one. This is a rare opportunity to join as the first HV design hire, taking ownership of technical delivery while helping build and develop the future engineering team. The role is ideal for a technically strong HV Design Engineer who still enjoys producing and reviewing designs, but is looking to progress into leadership as the capability grows.
- Lead the delivery of HV substation design projects, with a focus on Primary Design or Protection & Control.
- Produce and review HV electrical designs, calculations, schematics, layouts and technical documentation.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities across civil, electrical and external design partners.
- Act as the technical interface between the business, clients, contractors and design partners.
- Help establish and grow the company's in-house HV engineering capability.
Requirements:
- HV Substation Design (33kV-132kV) Primary Design and/or Protection & Control
- Electrical calculations, schematics and design documentation
- Microsoft Office and engineering/document management tools
- Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong hands-on HV design experience with the ability to actively produce and review designs.
- Experience working on utility or substation projects within DNO, IDNO, ICP, Tier 1 contractor or consultancy environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to coordinate internal teams and external design partners.
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Lead Design Engineer (CAD) in Birmingham employer: VIQU IT Recruitment
As a Lead Design Engineer at our company, you will be part of a dynamic and innovative team in Ringwood, Birmingham or Widnes, where your expertise will directly influence the growth of our in-house HV design capability. We offer a competitive salary, visa sponsorship, and a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee development and technical excellence, ensuring you have ample opportunities to advance your career while working on impactful projects in the utilities sector.
