Job title: Design Engineer (Electric)
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: negotiable
Location: Surrey
Job published: 23-06-2026
Job ID: 34801
Contact name: Emma Candlish
Phone number: +442045135760
Contact email: emma@timelyrecruit.co.uk

Job Description

Design Engineer (Electric)

Job Title: Design Engineer (Electric)

Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week in Surrey
Salary: Up to £50,000
Benefits :

  • 26 days annual leave
  • Annual bonus of up to 8% of salary (non-contractual).
  • Enhanced pension, medical insurance, life assurance

 

About the Role

We're looking for a Design Engineer (Electric) to support the design and adoption of LV and HV electricity networks, with a particular focus on distributed generation and grid connections. You'll work closely with customers, developers, DNOs and internal teams to deliver safe, compliant and efficient network solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and assess LV/HV electricity networks.
  • Carry out network impact studies including voltage rise, ELI, thermal loading and fault level assessments.
  • Support generation and grid connection applications.
  • Liaise with DNOs, ICPs, developers and customers.
  • Ensure compliance with G99, G100 and industry standards.
  • Manage technical submissions and connection approvals.
  • Support project delivery and maintain accurate project records.

 

Requirements

Essential

  • Experience in electricity network design (LV/HV).
  • Knowledge of distributed generation and grid connections.
  • Experience using WinDebut, IPSA, VisNet or similar software.
  • Understanding of G99/G100 requirements.
  • Ability to perform network studies and technical assessments.
  • Good CAD and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Desirable

  • Experience with solar PV, wind, CHP or other renewable technologies.
  • Background within a DNO, IDNO, ICP or utility environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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