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A Fantastic Electrical Design Engineer Opportunity To Help Power The Transition To A Carbon Free Future
Powersystems is an employee-owned high voltage electrical engineering company. We specialise in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy generation. Due to our continuing success, we have a pipeline of work into 2027 and beyond.
Are you looking to advance your career with training provided? Do you want to join and established team in an exciting and progressive British business?
We are recruiting for an Electrical Design Engineer
- Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 Dependent on Skills and Experience
- Job type: Full time and Permanent
This position sits within our Engineering team and reports directly to the Design Manager. As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design of high voltage electrical infrastructuresupporting projects from initial concept through to constructionwhile ensuring full compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
This role will play a key part in ensuring our projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality. You will collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to drive progress and deliver successful outcomes.
Duties And Responsibilities Of The Role Include
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will bring demonstrable experience in one or more of the areas outlined below. At Powersystems, we understand that design engineers often specialise in specific aspects of high voltage design, and we do not expect candidates to have expertise across every area. If you have the enthusiasm to learn, we will provide the support and opportunities needed to broaden your design experience and develop your capabilities.
- Design of HV substations and electrical infrastructure (11kV to 132kV) - including substation building layouts, primary substation equipment layouts, busbar designs, primary equipment specifications
- Protection & Control design preparation of protection SLDs, protection scheme specifications, protection & control schematics, protection coordination reports, Relay configuration files.
- HV Cable Design design and verification of cable designs, cable ampacity rating calculations & reports using standard manufacturers data and finite analysis software packages (Cymcap).
- Systems studies undertake preliminary design studies using Digsilent Powerfactory (Load Flow, Fault Level, Protection Coordination, Harmonics, P28), management and review of system studies provided by external consultants
- Carry out earthing designs using excel and CDEGs and review earthing designs provided by external consultants
- Prepare detailed design packages including cable schedules, schematics, block wiring diagrams, ADMD calculations, battery charger sizing
- Preparation of general arrangement drawings, support the CAD and panel assembly teams
- Ensure designs prioritise safety and comply with CDM and Health & Safety regulations
- Visit sites for surveys, inspections, and factory acceptance tests
- Engage directly with clients, consultants, and DNO/TNO representatives to deliver projects on time and to specification
- Uphold a professional image, contribute to Powersystems' success, and proactively improve services and efficiency
- Embrace and demonstrate the Companys 5 core Principles of: PriorityNo.1 Health, Safety and Well-being, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership and Proactive.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- Previous experience in electrical design, possibly within electrical contracting or utilities sectors
- Strong technical knowledge of power engineering
- Ability to manage multiple design projects and meet conflicting deadlines
- High level of communication, being able to justify design decisions to clients and colleagues
- Capable of producing high quality written technical reports
- A postgraduate qualification in Power Systems is advantageous
- Working towards or holding professional registration (IENG/CENG) with the IET (or equivalent)
- Strong organisational, time management, IT (MS Office), and report writing skills, with excellent spoken and written English.
- Ability to clearly communicate technical and commercial information, negotiate effectively, and contribute to a dynamic team.
- Adaptable, resilient, proactive, willing to travel across the UK with occasional overnight stays and hold a full UK driving licence.
- Salary £40,000 - £75,000 (dependent on skills and experience)
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Private health insurance
- Healthcare cashback plan
- Life assurance
- PPE and company clothing provided
- Employee assistance programme
- Mental health support
- 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays
- Benefit from company profit share as a partner in our business
- Flexible working arrangements (office / hybrid)
- Great training and development opportunities
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site gym
- Bristol office free parking, onsite parking, and electrical vehicle charge points
We promote an inclusive, diverse environment where everyone feels confident being their authentic self, with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Offering a positive, professional workplace with excellent support for career development, we welcome those ready to help shape our future.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
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