Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Industry: Transmission and Distribution
Contract Type:
Contract (initial 6 months, highly extendable, outside IR35)

Summary:

We are seeking two Senior Electrical Design Engineers for initial 6-month contracts with strong potential for extension. These roles focus on new connections design, emphasising protection and control in compliance with Distribution Network Operator (DNO) standards. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical design solutions, ensuring protection and control systems meet technical and regulatory requirements.

The positions offer a hybrid working model based out of either Crawley or Maidstone, requiring three days in the office and two days remote working per week. Candidates will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to produce detailed designs, review technical documentation, and support project delivery milestones. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers specialising in HV design and protection & control systems to contribute to significant infrastructure projects.

Skills:

Extensive experience in HV electrical design with a focus on protection and control
Strong knowledge of Distribution Network Operator (DNO) standards
Ability to produce and review detailed electrical design documentation and drawings
Proficient in protection relay settings and control schemes
Understanding of electrical system design principles and network integration
Excellent communication skills for stakeholder engagement and technical reporting
Strong organisational and time management abilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Experience working within hybrid working environments
Commitment to delivering projects on time, to cost and quality standards