Civil Design Engineer V

Position: Civil Design Engineer 132kV
Civil Design Engineer – Power Infrastructure

Location:

Sheffield Salary: £60,000  Bonus Working Pattern:
Hybrid We're working with an established electrical infrastructure business specialising in the design, construction & commissioning of HV electrical connections across the UK. With continued growth across the power distribution, renewable energy & grid infrastructure markets, they're looking to appoint a Civil Design Engineer to support the delivery of substation & electrical infrastructure projects up to 132kV. This is an opportunity to join an expanding engineering team, taking ownership of civil design packages across a range of technically challenging projects, from initial design through to construction.

The Role Working alongside electrical design, protection & control, and project delivery teams, you'll be responsible for developing civil & structural designs that support HV infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include:

Producing civil engineering designs, layouts & CAD drawings for HV substations, including AIS/GIS installations. Designing foundations for transformers, switch gear, gantries & associated electrical equipment. Developing cable trench, ducting, drainage, access road & site infrastructure designs. Preparing structural calculations, technical specifications & construction documentation. Reviewing geotechnical reports & incorporating findings into foundation designs. Coordinating with electrical engineers to ensure civil designs align with wider project requirements.

Supporting construction teams with technical queries, design reviews & site inspections. Ensuring designs comply with relevant DNO standards, CDM regulations & industry requirements. What We're Looking For Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Minimum 3 years' experience within civil design, ideally across substations, utilities or power infrastructure. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D or relevant structural design software. Understanding of foundation design, structural calculations & geotechnical engineering.

Experience producing technical drawings & civil design packages. Familiarity with DNO/TNO standards & multidisciplinary engineering projects. Previous experience designing HV substations, particularly across 11kV–132kV infrastructure, would be highly advantageous. What's on Offer? An opportunity to join a growing business operating within one of the UK's most active infrastructure markets, with involvement across a varied portfolio of grid connection & power distribution projects.

You'll work closely with experienced engineering teams, with opportunities to develop your technical expertise & take greater ownership of project design delivery.