Design Engineer

Company: Gpw Recruitment
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Location: Warrington
Job 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.

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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Private Healthcare
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance / Death in Service
  • Income Protection
  • Professional Membership Fees Paid
  • Ongoing Training & Career Development
  • Opportunity to work on major renewable energy projects supporting the UK’s energy transition

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Posted: October 15th, 2026