Senior Electrical Engineer | Senior Earhing & Lightning Protection Design Engineer

Electronics / Electrical

About the Employer

Job Description

WE'RE HIRING!

Senior Electrical Engineer / Senior Earthing & Lightning Protection Design Engineer

Join our specialist engineering team and play a key technical role in the design and analysis of earthing, grounding and lightning protection systems for complex projects across multiple sectors.

  • Senior Technical Role — Lead complex designs and technical solutions
  • Expertise in CDEGS — Advanced modelling, analysis and simulation
  • Diverse Projects — Power, Industrial, Renewables, Data Centres & more
  • Grow with Us — Career progression in a growing specialist business

Key Responsibilities

  • Design earthing and lightning protection systems for complex electrical projects
  • Carry out earthing studies and simulations using CDEGS
  • Soil resistivity analysis and soil modelling
  • Earth grid modelling including EPR/GPR, touch and step voltage assessments
  • Fault current distribution and system performance analysis
  • Lightning protection design, calculations and specifications
  • Prepare engineering reports, calculations and technical documentation
  • Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors and other disciplines
  • Ensure compliance with relevant standards and best practice

Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years' relevant engineering experience
  • Hands-on experience with CDEGS
  • Strong understanding of earthing system design (soil modelling, fault current, EPR/GPR, touch & step voltage)
  • Experience designing lightning protection systems
  • Knowledge of IEC/EN 62305, BS 7430, IEEE 80, EN 50522 and other relevant standards
  • Ability to produce high-quality technical reports and design documentation
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to manage and deliver technical work independently

Desirable Experience

  • HV Substations & Power Systems
  • Data Centres & Mission Critical Facilities
  • Renewables & Energy Projects
  • Testing, Surveys & Lightning Risk Assessments
  • AutoCAD & Lighting Software

Interested?

An attractive package is waiting for the right candidate.

Please send your CV along with a brief summary of your relevant projects and CDEGS experience to [email protected]