Principal/Associate HV Engineer

Senior HV / Power Systems Engineer - Private Networks

Location: UK-wide (flexible)
Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 + package
Level: Principal / Associate / Director (title flexible)

A specialist engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior HV / Power Systems Engineer to support the delivery of private HV networks and critical infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is a hands-on technical role for an experienced engineer who wants to stay close to detailed design rather than focus on sales or work-winning.

The role

You'll join a highly niche power systems team delivering Stage 4 detailed HV designs for private-sector clients. Work focuses on behind-the-meter HV networks up to 33kV, supporting complex technical buildings and energy infrastructure.

Projects vary widely and may include:

Private HV networks for hospitals and large estates (decarbonisation-led)

HV infrastructure for data centres and critical systems

Onshore and offshore wind connections

Client-side HV networks and technical buildings

Key responsibilities

HV electrical design up to 33kV (private networks)

ETAP modelling, coordination and detailed calculations (Stage 4)

DNO coordination and client-side HV interfaces

Design of HV generators, UPS systems and earthing

Technical delivery and support to project teams

Working within coordinated BIM environments (Revit)

Requirements

Strong experience in HV / Power Systems design

ETAP detailed design experience is essential

Proven Stage 4 technical design delivery (including calcs)

Experience with private / behind-the-meter HV networks

Revit experience

Eligible for SC clearance (5 years UK required)

Chartered Engineer (CEng) but not essential for the right technical profile

Additional information

Role is delivery-focused - no requirement to win or bring in work

Open to candidates from Principal through to Director level

UK-wide position - location is not critical

If you would like more information feel free to get in touch with Danny Brookes at Calibre Search.

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