High Voltage Electrical Engineer: Overview and Responsibilities
As a High Voltage Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of high-voltage electrical systems and equipment across a range of projects. You will work closely with other engineering teams and contractors to ensure the successful delivery of electrical infrastructure projects. Key responsibilities include:
• Design & Development : Design high-voltage electrical systems for substations, power generation facilities, and transmission networks.
• Project Oversight : Lead the electrical engineering aspects of high-voltage projects, ensuring they meet client requirements, budgets, and timelines.
• Site Inspections & Testing : Oversee installation and commissioning of high-voltage systems. Perform site inspections to ensure all work meets quality and safety standards.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance : Identify issues with high-voltage equipment, conduct fault finding, and lead maintenance activities to ensure the reliability and safety of electrical systems.
• Compliance & Standards : Ensure all electrical designs and systems comply with UK regulations, industry standards (BS, IEC, IEEE), and client specifications.
• Collaboration : Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical engineers, project managers, and site teams, to deliver projects effectively.
• Health and Safety : Maintain a strong focus on health, safety, and environmental standards on-site, conducting risk assessments and ensuring safe working practices.
• Reporting : Provide detailed reports and project updates to senior engineers and management, including progress, issues, and any required actions.
• Client Liaison : Engage with clients on technical issues, delivering expert advice on system design, commissioning, and operational improvements.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with a minimum 5 years of experience in high-voltage electrical systems. They should possess specialized knowledge in electrical engineering for power transmission, substations, or renewable energy projects. Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with clients, contractors, and project teams are essential. Familiarity with electrical design software and systems used in high-voltage electrical engineering is also desirable.
Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)