Electrical Design Engineer in WA

Electrical Design Engineer (HV LV) – Coventry

£52,000 – £60,000 per annum

Hybrid Working

Our client is a highly successful multi‑utilities business that has been trading for the last 14 years. Due to continued success, the company is expanding its Electrical Design team.

• Design tailored HV and LV electrical network solutions and earthing assessments for domestic, commercial, and industrial developments, including single line diagrams, circuit diagrams, general arrangements, wiring diagrams, block cable diagrams/schedules, and cable specification/sizing calculations.
• Obtain approval for individual network design solutions and power distribution earthing.
• Provide specialist electrical network and substation engineering advice to project stakeholders.
• Participate in multi‑utility design handovers to the Operations Department, offering ongoing support and guidance through to final network connection.
• Ensure technical compliance of electrical network designs to meet client requirements and company quality standards, including compliance with DNO/IDNO policy, ENA documentation, CDM Regulation, codes of practice, international standards, legislation, company policy, procedures, contract specifications, and safety compliance.
• Prioritise workflow to deliver high‑quality network designs and projects accurately, on time, and within budget, enhancing the company’s professional image and reputation.
• Conduct internal technical peer review of designs prior to submission.
• Liaise closely with Utility Infrastructure Providers, equipment manufacturers, and DNOs/IDNOs.
• Support the Tendering Department and, where required, provide outline designs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients.
• Engage with gas and water designers to coordinate delivery of multi‑utility design projects.
• Mentor, coach, and guide trainee engineers.

• Suitable engineering qualification (Degree, HND, or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience designing LV and HV electrical networks.
• Experience designing and planning LV and HV electrical utility network infrastructure and substation design.
• Good understanding of the UK power industry, technical standards, DNO/IDNO network construction requirements, and G81 documents.
• Knowledge of technical specifications of equipment, substations, cables, and plant.
• Understanding of DNO protection requirements – desirable.
• Understanding of current NERS requirements and ability to provide compliance support.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and NRSWwA.
• Knowledge of ISO 09001, ISO 14001 and ISO.
• Ability to prioritise workflow to ensure projects are completed accurately, on time, within budget, and in accordance with KPI metrics.
• Effective engagement and communication with clients, providing progress updates and exceeding expectations where possible.

• £52,000 – £60,000 per annum (negotiable).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension.
• Hybrid working with 2 days work‑from‑home.
• Continuous support and development within the business and more.