Senior / Principal Engineer - HV Distribution

About the role

BakerHicks has experienced significant growth within the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last decade, securing and delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK. As our project portfolio continues to expand, we're looking for a Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer - HV Distribution to join our growing team. We're particularly interested in professionals with HV distribution design experience up to 33kV, however we're also keen to speak with talented Electrical Engineers from a Building Services background who have strong LV/MV design experience and are looking to transition into the energy sector. This could be an excellent opportunity for engineers looking to apply their existing technical expertise to a rapidly growing market, while gaining exposure to some of the UK's most critical energy infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of HV distribution projects up to 33kV
• Produce designs, calculations, reports and technical specifications
• Carry out network studies including load flow, fault level and protection analysis
• Mentor junior engineers and support the development of the wider team
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across major infrastructure projects
• Support bids, proposals and technical client engagement activities

Requirements

• Holds a Minimum of HNC in Electrical Engineering with HV/Power background (MEng/MSc preferred)
• Working toward Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is beneficial but not essential
• Strong experience in HV distribution design (Up to 33kV)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements; additional nationality or residency criteria may apply

Skills

• Proficient in technical report writing, specification and drawing production
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and other CAD tools
• Familiarity with client specifications (e.g. MOD, SSEN, UKPN)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer.

• Company car or cash allowance
• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Family friendly policies
• Employee assistance
• Professional development