Principal HV Electrical Engineer

We are currently working with a major UK engineering consultancy, who are looking to expand their Engineering team in East Grinstead by recruiting a Principal HV Electrical Design Engineer, who will have the possibility to work on some of the largest Real Estate and Infrastructure projects in the UK.

As a Principal HV Electrical Design Engineer your responsibilities will include and are not limited to the following:

- Designing, testing, installing, and maintaining large-scale electronic equipment or machinery for use in manufacturing

- Prepare standard technical specifications based on IEC and British Standards

- Carry out System protection reviews and grading calculation

- Participate in meetings as required

- Ensure quality assurance system compliance and conduct periodic reviews


Job Requirements:

- BSc in Electrical Engineering., Chartered Engineer

- Extensive experience in T&D sectors

- Good written and verbal communication skills

- Prior NG and DNO experience will be an asset

- TP141A qualification will be added advantage

- Experience including the following:

Design AC/DC schematics and prepare drawings

Design panel G.A.s and prepare drawings

Prepare wiring diagrams

Prepare multi core schedules

Sound knowledge of equipment and layouts of substation up to 400kV

Design site layout and prepare drawings (transformers, switchgear, busbars)


As mentioned, this job is based in East Grinstead and would therefore suit candidates based in or around the area (such as: Crawley, Tunbridge Wells, or Edenbridge). If this is of interest, please feel free to contact Daniel at Critical Project Resourcing.