Role Overview

The Secondary Design Engineer will be working on electrical projects on behalf of the Company that will involve projects up to 132kV, working as part of a team to complete the full secondary design packages. You will also be required to assist in the conceptual design of various types of energy projects, principally Solar Farms and Battery Energy Storage System facilities. You will be required to adhere to all safety regulations, quality standards and project specifications.

What will you be doing?

Development of Conceptual secondary designs up to 132kV (Contestable and Private Networks)
Development of detailed secondary designs up to 132kV (Contestable and Private Networks)
AC/DC Schematics
General Arrangements
Wiring Diagrams
Interconnection diagrams
Cable Block Diagrams
Cable Schedules
Core Sheets
Development of standard secondary design schemes for 33/66/132kV systems.
Development of Bill of Materials to be issued to Panel Manufacturers.
Support Panel Manufacturers queries.
Support on site Secondary Design issues – Red/Green markup drawings.
Produce full suite of As Built Secondary Design drawings

The role will require you to work on design (the above deliverables) approximately 30% of your time and 70% of your time will be spent reviewing the above deliverables prepared by external businesses.

What are we looking for?

Experienced in secondary design
EHV substation project design experience up to 132kv
AutoCAD
Excellent knowledge of all published guidelines, ENA standards, policies and procedures, from national and international standards to DNO and EP policies, to ensure satisfactory delivery of work
A sound knowledge of engineering design principles.
An understanding of construction methods.

A clean driving licence and flexible approach to working hours.

Why join us?

At Ethical Power we are more than just a team, you’ll find a culture that values collaboration, celebrates diverse perspectives and supports growth every step of the way. Our benefits package is competitive, our work environment is flexible and our commitment to work life balance means you’ll thrive professionally and personally. We set ourselves ambitious objectives and strive to work according to our values of Innovations, Progress and Excellence.

We know that a diverse and inclusive team drives innovation, collaboration, and a deeper connection to our communities. We are actively dedicated to building a workplace where every team member can thrive and feel empowered to be their true selves. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to bring your unique perspectives to Ethical Power. Together, we can create a better, more inclusive future for all.