Principal HV Design Engineer

Overview

Design and supervise high‑voltage transmission systems for UK/Ireland substations.

Key Responsibilities

• client relations
• design planning
• technical assurance
• project coordination
• standards compliance
• mentoring

Tasks

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow -Contributing to the building of relationships with clients and other stakeholders -Planning design work and deliverables together with the wider project team, including civil and MEP professionals -Development and technical assurance of design including use of relevant software -Coordination of multi-disciplinary aspects of projects -Contributing towards the design of projects for a wide range of clients -Mentoring junior team members in design -Ensuring compliance with standards relevant to the Irish & UK power transmission industry, including District Network Operators (DNOs) and National Grid

Requirements

• high voltage
• gis
• chartered engineer
• electrical engineering
• cdm2015
• discipline lead

What You Bring

Do you want to be a part of a growing team delivering sustainable electricity supplies? Can you collaborate across diverse international project teams? Are you experienced in high voltage electrical design for UK and Irish substations and cabling? Then, join us to shape a sustainable and liveable world. -Hands-on experience in designing high voltage systems 33-132 kV, including Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS), Power transformers in the range up to 500 MVA, Protection & Control systems, Aux. Systems, CT/VT sizing, Earthing, bonding and lightning protection and High voltage cable systems -Chartered Engineer status or similar -Experience coordinating designs with other disciplines to create successful project outcomes -Experience working to Irish & UK District Network Operator standards. National Grid experience and authorisations such as Senior Authorised Person would be an advantage. -A relevant degree in electrical engineering, power systems engineering or similar -The ability to provide technically sound solutions alone and acting as a discipline lead -Experience of applying CDM2015 regulations to design tasks

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Benefits

Office/Home Hybrid Working What we also offer: To us, a fair reward is more than a competitive salary. We want to take care of our people professionally and personally as well. -Cycle-to-work scheme -Group personal pension scheme – salary exchange -Corporate gym membership -Annual subscription fees paid for your membership of two Professional Institutions -Flexible and hybrid working conditions -28 days' holiday (plus bank and public holidays) -Formalised development plans and yearly promotion opportunities -Private health care, for you and your immediate dependents -Life assurance

About Cowi

-Began with pioneering structural work like long‑span roofs and prestressed concrete. -Expanded globally with its first international office in Paris during the 1950s. -Plays a key role in major infrastructure and environmental projects. -Typical projects include iconic bridges, metro systems, wind farms, tunnels, and water-treatment plants across Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa. -Combines engineering, environmental science, and economics to deliver complex, sustainable solutions. -Notable expansions include acquiring bridge and tunneling specialists in the UK and US. -Committed to renewable energy and green infrastructure projects.

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