OCS Technical Services is looking for a Principal HV Electrical Engineer to lead and deliver electrical design activities across renewable energy, power infrastructure, industrial and utility projects throughout the UK.
Based at our Hyde office, you’ll support Independent Connection Provider (ICP) projects for Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs) and private clients, alongside electrical infrastructure and plant installations.
You’ll combine hands-on design work with technical leadership, supporting projects from development through to delivery. Working closely with clients, delivery teams, DNOs, IDNOs, suppliers and other stakeholders, you’ll provide technical proposals, design guidance and engineering support.
Key responsibilities
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Lead and contribute to electrical design, power studies, technical proposals and project support.
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Design HV, MV and LV distribution systems, including switchgear, transformers, relay panels and substation plant.
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Produce electrical drawings using AutoCAD, including single-line diagrams, schematics, key-line and block diagrams, termination diagrams and equipment layouts.
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Develop substation and switchroom layouts, cable routes, earthing designs and building LV services.
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Prepare technical specifications and equipment schedules for switchgear, transformers and protection schemes, including protection relay schedules.
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Design earthing systems for MV substations, cable networks and LV installations.
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Prepare technical content for contractor proposal packages.
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Review manufacturers’ proposals and drawings against project specifications.
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Manage technical communication and interfaces with clients, network operators, suppliers and internal delivery teams.
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Manage multiple projects at different stages of development and delivery.
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Support and mentor junior engineering colleagues.
What we’re looking for
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Chartered Electrical Engineer status, or actively working towards chartership.
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Strong experience designing electrical distribution, switchgear and substation systems across HV, MV and LV applications.
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Experience within renewable energy, industrial or utility projects, including solar, wind or battery energy storage systems.
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Good knowledge of relevant British and IEC standards and DNO G81 requirements for projects at 11kV, 33kV and 132kV.
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Proficiency in AutoCAD and the production of detailed electrical drawings.
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Experience preparing equipment specifications, protection scheme documentation and earthing designs.
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Strong communication skills and confidence managing technical discussions with project stakeholders.
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The ability to manage competing project priorities and mentor junior staff.
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Willingness to travel occasionally to meetings and project sites across the UK.
Desirable experience
Experience using IPSA and/or ETAP to undertake load-flow, fault-level, protection coordination, G5/5 and voltage stability studies, including preparation of study reports and schedules.
Apply
If you’re an experienced electrical engineer looking to take a leading technical role across a varied UK project portfolio, we’d like to hear from you. Apply to register your interest.