Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Ayesa is on a mission to engineer a better future-one powered by sustainable energy systems and world-class infrastructure. We're seeking an ambitious Senior Electrical Design Engineer to lead HV substation and transmission line design, supporting the delivery of renewables, grid connections, BESS, and private network projects.

You'll be joining our fast-growing Transmission & Distribution team in the UK, collaborating with a global network of technical experts and delivering critical infrastructure for a carbon-neutral future.

Position

Responsibilities include:

• Develop primary layouts and electrical designs for HV substations (110kV to 400kV)
• Design and specify HV equipment, including AIS/GIS switchgear, transformers, and auxiliary systems
• Provide design input across the full project lifecycle-from feasibility through FEED and detailed design to commissioning
• Work closely with internal teams in civil, geotechnical, protection & control, and environmental disciplines
• Deliver integrated designs that support smart grid, HVDC, renewable energy, and waste-to-energy projects

Key Responsibilities

• Develop primary plant layouts for HV substations, ensuring innovative and efficient designs.
• Specify HV equipment and ancillary systems for energy storage and renewable generation projects.
• Provide engineering expertise through all project lifecycle stages: feasibility studies, FEED, detailed design, and site construction monitoring.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, structural, environmental, geotechnical, and protection & control disciplines.
• Deliver projects utilizing new technologies such as energy storage, HVDC systems, smart grids, and waste-to-energy solutions.
• Provide professional engineering services to clients in the UK and internationally.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Chartered or working toward Chartered status preferred)
• Proven ability to produce technical specifications and equipment layouts
• Strong knowledge of UK T&D regulations and H&S compliance
• Excellent written communication skills in English
• Experience in HV cable systems and overhead line design
• Familiarity with ETAP, PLS-CADD, DIgSILENT, or CDEGS
• Experience with BIM workflows in T&D projects
• Site experience: testing, commissioning, or construction

Other information

We're Inclusive by Design

Ayesa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background or neurodiversity.