EHV Connections Design Engineer
CV-LibraryLeeds, West YorkshirepermanentPosted: 21 April 2026
Apply NowWe are currently looking for an EHV Connections Designer to join a market-leading team delivering critical infrastructure projects for major DNOs.
The Role at a Glance:
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Technical Variety: Lead on design and costing for LV, 11kV, and 132kV projects, covering new connections, diversions, and asset replacement.
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Generation Focus: Determine PoCs for load and generation enquiries and oversee jobs through to Witness Testing.
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Strategic Impact: Propose cost-effective network solutions and present business cases for high-level authorisation.
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Flexibility: Based out of either Leeds or Colchester, offering a hybrid working arrangement.
What we are looking for:
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Education: HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
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Technical Skill: Proven proficiency in LV/11kV design (EHV/132kV experience is highly valued).
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Attributes: A self-sufficient, motivated designer who thrives under deadline pressure and communicates effectively with stakeholders.
If you are an IEng/CEng (or working towards it) and want to play a key role in delivering the UK’s energy infrastructure, I would love to discuss this with you.
If this role isn't quite the right fit for you at this stage, but you know a colleague or friend who might be interested, please do put them in touch. We offer a fantastic referral incentive for any candidate successfully placed into a new role
The Role at a Glance:
*
Technical Variety: Lead on design and costing for LV, 11kV, and 132kV projects, covering new connections, diversions, and asset replacement.
*
Generation Focus: Determine PoCs for load and generation enquiries and oversee jobs through to Witness Testing.
*
Strategic Impact: Propose cost-effective network solutions and present business cases for high-level authorisation.
*
Flexibility: Based out of either Leeds or Colchester, offering a hybrid working arrangement.
What we are looking for:
*
Education: HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
*
Technical Skill: Proven proficiency in LV/11kV design (EHV/132kV experience is highly valued).
*
Attributes: A self-sufficient, motivated designer who thrives under deadline pressure and communicates effectively with stakeholders.
If you are an IEng/CEng (or working towards it) and want to play a key role in delivering the UK’s energy infrastructure, I would love to discuss this with you.
If this role isn't quite the right fit for you at this stage, but you know a colleague or friend who might be interested, please do put them in touch. We offer a fantastic referral incentive for any candidate successfully placed into a new role