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Lead Engineer - Extra High Voltage (EHV) Systems

Derby, UK💼 Full-time💰 $60,000–$60,000🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead Engineer responsible for technical specification, development, integration, and delivery of Extra High Voltage (EHV) transmission and switchyard equipment for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) grid connections.

Role type

Senior IC electrical power systems engineer (EHV)

Builds

400kV switchgear, substations, busbar systems, instrument transformers, surge protection, and earthing systems for SMR power stations

Domain

Nuclear energy / Power transmission / High voltage engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

EHV systems knowledge, AIS/GIS installation experience, technical specification development, supplier design review, transmission system design, insulation coordination, fault-level assessments, grid connection requirements, power system studies, electrical modelling, IEC/ENA standards compliance

Preferred skills

Stakeholder management, Intelligent Customer role, technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams

Technologies

400kV switchgear, AIS, GIS, busbar systems, instrument transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, surge arresters, protection interfaces

Responsibilities

Develop component requirements for EHV switchgear and transmission infrastructure; Produce and manage EHV technical specifications and procurement documentation; Define equipment ratings, insulation coordination requirements and fault-level requirements; Support selection and evaluation of AIS and GIS switchgear solutions; Review supplier calculations, designs and technical submissions; Assess electrical clearances, earthing systems and operational philosophies; Manage technical interfaces with transformers, protection systems, auxiliary electrical systems and civil infrastructure

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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