Civil Design Engineer 132kV

Civil Design Engineer – Power Infrastructure Location: Sheffield Salary: £60,000 Bonus Working Pattern: Hybrid We're working with an established electrical infrastructure business specialising in the design, construction & commissioning of HV electrical connections across the UK.

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly. With continued growth across the power distribution, renewable energy & grid infrastructure markets, they're looking to appoint a Civil Design Engineer to support the delivery of substation & electrical infrastructure projects up to 132kV.

This is an opportunity to join an expanding engineering team, taking ownership of civil design packages across a range of technically challenging projects, from initial design through to construction. The Role Working alongside electrical design, protection & control, and project delivery teams, you'll be responsible for developing civil & structural designs that support HV infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include: Producing civil engineering designs, layouts & CAD drawings for HV substations, including AIS/GIS installations. Designing foundations for transformers, switchgear, gantries & associated electrical equipment.

Developing cable trench, ducting, drainage, access road & site infrastructure designs. Preparing structural calculations, technical specifications & construction documentation. Reviewing geotechnical reports & incorporating findings into foundation designs.

Coordinating with electrical engineers to ensure civil designs align with wider project requirements. Supporting construction teams with technical queries, design reviews & site inspections. Ensuring designs comply with relevant DNO standards, CDM regulations & industry requirements.

What We're Looking For Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Minimum 3 years' experience within civil design, ideally across substations, utilities or power infrastructure. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D or relevant structural design software.

Understanding of foundation design, structural calculations & geotechnical engineering. Experience producing technical drawings & civil design packages. Familiarity with DNO/TNO standards & multidisciplinary engineering projects.

Previous experience designing HV substations, particularly across 11kV–132kV infrastructure, would be highly advantageous. What's on Offer? An opportunity to join a growing business operating within one of the UK's most active infrastructure markets, with involvement across a varied portfolio of grid connection & power distribution projects.

You'll work closely with experienced engineering teams, with opportunities to develop your technical expertise & take greater ownership of project design delivery.

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