Electrical Design Engineer

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 an established team in an exciting and progressive British business? We are recruiting for an Electrical Design Engineer Salary: £40,000 - £75,000 (dependent on skills and experience) Job type: Full time and Permanent As we continue to grow our portfolio of high voltage projects, we are seeking to expand our in‑house design team with opportunities available at various levels of seniority. These roles will support the delivery of safe, efficient, and compliant electrical infrastructure for both new and expanding energy developments. 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 infrastructure‑supporting projects from initial concept through to construction—while 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: 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), manage and review system studies provided by external consultants Carry out earthing designs using Excel and CDEG’s and review earthing designs provided by external consultants Prepare detailed design packages including cable schedules, schematics, block wiring diagrams, ADMD calculations, battery charger sizing Prepare 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 Company’s 5 core Principles of: Priority No.1 – Health, Safety and Well‑being; Professionalism; Pride; Partnership and Proactive Here’s what you need to be successful in the role: 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 In return we offer: 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 Powersystems, an employee‑owned business and values the wellbeing and success of all staff. We encourage creativity, idea‑sharing, and contributions to our continued success. 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. Next Steps We look forward to receiving your application and we will be in touch shortly. *Politely we ask no agencies please. #J-18808-Ljbffr