HVDC Electrical Engineers

Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Competitive Salary

Job Sector

Energy Transition

Reference Code

BBBH31198_1750084954

HVDC Electrical Engineers - Mid to Senior Level

Location: Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow (Hybrid/Flexible Working)

An exciting opportunity has opened for experienced Electrical Engineers to join a growing High Voltage Power Systems team within a Global Consultancy. We're seeking professionals at Senior, Principal, and Associate level with expertise in HVDC and HVAC systems.

About the Role:

You'll work on a range of projects across transmission and distribution sectors, including feasibility studies, FEED, detailed design, techno-economic analysis, and advisory services. Projects span offshore wind, interconnectors, nuclear, utilities, data centres, and industrial power systems.

As the energy landscape rapidly evolves, this role offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge engineering solutions addressing decarbonisation, decentralisation, and grid innovation.

What We're Looking For:

Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems (PhD, MSc, MEng, or BEng)
Chartered or working towards chartership (IET preferred)
Proven experience delivering HVDC or power system consultancy projects
Strong technical knowledge in HVDC technologies, converter stations, and system studies
Understanding of UK/international grid codes and connection processes
Confident in client-facing, project delivery and collaborative working

Desirable:

Experience with software tools such as PowerFactory, PSS/E, PSCAD, ETAP, and Python
Knowledge in protection coordination, insulation studies, thermal ratings, and cost-benefit analysis

What's on Offer:

A collaborative and purpose-driven working environment
Competitive benefits including private healthcare, life and accident insurance, and income protection
Profit share and flexible wellbeing benefits
Opportunities for career development and meaningful project work

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

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