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Senior​/Principal Electrical Engineer – High Voltage; Critical Systems

Job in Southampton, Hampshire County, SO15, England, UK
Listing for: Ramboll
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 GBP Yearly GBP 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer – High Voltage (Critical Systems)

Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer – High Voltage (Critical Systems)

Full‑time. Are you our next High Voltage Engineer? Ramboll has a great opportunity for the right person to join our well‑established team as a High Voltage Engineer.

If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Critical Systems Team as our new Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer – High Voltage (Critical Systems) and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your new role

As our new Senior/Principal Electrical Engineer – High Voltage (Critical Systems), you will provide electrical design expertise for the UK‑wide Critical Systems Team. You will be accustomed to providing guidance to graduates and technicians, demonstrating your in‑depth understanding of design engineering.

Key responsibilities
  • Manage your own project work.
  • Complete detailed designs to the required standards and supervise the work of others in this function.
  • Manage time on projects to suit deadlines and complete your assigned tasks as stipulated by the Ramboll project manager.
  • Maintain excellent levels of client service.
Required technical skills
  • Detailed design of electrical distribution at MV and LV.
  • Application of renewable technologies (battery energy storage, hydrogen, wind).
  • Rail power delivery solutions (Network Rail and TfL).
  • Power generation and control.
  • Detailed design of electrical installations for special locations.
  • Use of specialist software (ETAP, Paladin, Trimble).
About you

We look forward to supporting your continued learning and development. For this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success. You demonstrate good attention to detail, pride in the work you produce, and the ability to motivate and inspire confidence in both peers and clients.

  • Qualified Engineer with a proven track record in your discipline.
  • CIBSE/IET Engineering Council accredited honours degree, or an HNC in an applicable discipline with commitment to continue higher education.
  • Understanding of financial arrangements for projects, including fee forecasting, fee preparation, and allocation.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Forward‑thinking and passionate about digital design innovation and ‘smart design’ in an increasingly digitalised construction arena.
  • Experience across different sectors such as Building Services Design, Site surveys & inspections, Snagging, Client & design team meetings.
Benefits
  • Investment in your development.
  • Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles.
  • Be valued for the unique person you are.
  • Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
  • The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company.
  • Flexible work environment.
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Private medical cover and life assurance.
  • Matched pension contributions.
Our values

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering and consultancy company. We believe that sustainable change creates a thriving world for both nature and people. We embrace an inclusive mindset, seeking fresh, diverse and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. As a disability‑confident committed employer, we ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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