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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** GPW Recruitment
- **Location:** Warrington, UK
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £60,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Systems Architecture, Value Engineering, PSCAD Simulation Software
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3018949139-2

## About the Role

* Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
 * Experience in HV and LV electrical design.
 * Background within renewable energy, power generation, solar PV, BESS, grid connections, DNOs, substations, or protection & control.
 * Knowledge of G99, G100, and grid connection processes.
 * Experience producing and reviewing Single Line Diagrams (SLDs).
 * Understanding of power system studies including load flow and fault level analysis.
 * Familiarity with power system modelling software such as ETAP, DIgSILENT, PSCAD or similar.
 * Strong understanding of UK electrical standards and engineering best practice., If you have experience in power systems design, grid connections, HV/LV electrical design, solar PV, BESS, substations, or protection & control engineering, we'd be keen to hear from you.

## Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Power Systems Design Engineer to join a growing renewable energy business delivering commercial and utility-scale solar projects across the UK.

Working on projects ranging from 200kW commercial installations through to 60MW utility-scale solar farms, you'll play a key role in the design and delivery of electrical infrastructure from concept and grid connection through to construction, commissioning, and energisation.

Key Responsibilities

 * Design HV and LV electrical systems for renewable energy and power generation projects.
 * Develop and review Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and overall system architecture.
 * Manage grid connection applications and technical submissions.
 * Liaise with DNOs and other key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
 * Ensure compliance with G99, G100, ENA and UK Grid Code requirements.
 * Undertake and coordinate power system studies including load flow, fault level, protection coordination and power quality assessments.
 * Specify primary plant equipment including transformers, switchgear, protection relays, inverters and metering systems.
 * Support protection design activities and relay philosophy development.
 * Provide technical input during procurement, FAT/SAT testing, commissioning and energisation.
 * Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and value engineering exercises.
 * Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards and project requirements.