HV Design Engineer

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a UK based renewable energy company who specialises in the development, construction and operation of utility scale solar projects, to recruit a HV Design Engineer to support with commercial-scale and utility-scale projects.

The HV Design Engineer role comes with a Salary up to £70,000 + car allowance, healthcare and flexible, hybrid working along with training and development opportunities.

If you're a HV Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that has strong commitment to people and planet, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the HV Design Engineer role

Reporting to the Operations Director you will:

• Lead electrical design of HV and LV systems, with a focus on MV (11-33kV) networks, for utility-scale and commercial solar PV projects.
• Develop and review system architecture and Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) from concept through to detailed design, including MV collection and grid interface design.
• Manage and coordinate grid connection applications, including technical submissions and liaison with the relevant DNO.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable grid codes and connection standards, including G99 and G100 requirements.
• Coordinate and review electrical studies such as load flow, fault level analysis, protection coordination, and power quality assessments.
• Specify and define primary electrical plant, including transformers, MV switchgear, protection systems, inverters, and metering equipment.
• Support protection design activities, including relay settings aligned with grid compliance requirements.
• Provide technical input across procurement, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and energisation phases, ensuring compliance with BS, IEC, and ENA standards.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of UK grid code requirements and ENA standards.
• Familiarity with G99 and G100 connection standards.

Personal skills

The HV Design Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Proven experience designing HV and LV systems within the power generation sector, ideally with exposure to solar PV projects.
• Experience managing grid connections and liaising directly with DNOs.
• Experience delivering grid studies, including load flow, fault level, and protection coordination.
• Strong understanding of electrical system design and grid integration requirements.

Salary and benefits of the HV Design Engineer role

• Salary between £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience.
• Car allowance.
• Health insurance.
• Company pension.
• Training and professional membership fees.
• Other benefits to be discussed.

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