Design Engineer (Maternity Cover)

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a UK based renewable energy company who specialises in the development, construction and operation of utility scale solar projects, to recruit a HV Design Engineer to support with commercial-scale and utility-scale projects. The HV Design Engineer role comes with a Salary up to £70,000 car allowance, healthcare and flexible, hybrid working along with training and development opportunities. If you’re a HV Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that has strong commitment to people and planet, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the HV Design Engineer role Reporting to the Operations Director you will: Lead electrical design of HV and LV systems, with a focus on MV (11-33kV) networks, for utility-scale and commercial solar PV projects. Develop and review system architecture and Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) from concept through to detailed design, including MV collection and grid interface design. Coordinate and review electrical studies such as load flow, fault level analysis, protection coordination, and power quality assessments. Specify and define primary electrical plant, including transformers, MV switchgear, protection systems, inverters, and metering equipment. Support protection design activities, including relay settings aligned with grid compliance requirements. Provide technical input across procurement, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and energisation phases, ensuring compliance with BS, IEC, and ENA standards. Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Personal skills The HV Design Engineer role would suit someone who is: Proven experience designing HV and LV systems within the power generation sector, ideally with exposure to solar PV projects. Strong understanding of electrical system design and grid integration requirements. Salary and benefits of the HV Design Engineer role Salary between £60,000– £70,000 depending on experience. Car allowance. Health insurance. Company pension. Training and professional membership fees. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative….