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Job Title: Senior Design Engineer\n\nLocation: Liverpool (Hybrid)\n\nSalary: £70,000 DOE\n\nAbout the Company:\n\nA leading renewable energy Independent Power Producer with operations across the globe is expanding its UK team. They boast an impressive 25GW pipeline spanning wind, solar, and storage. Their mission is simple — to invest in sustainable energy solutions that deliver tangible benefits for people and the planet.

Due to growth, they are looking to grow their in-house ICP function.\n\nThe Role:\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a high-performing team delivering grid connection designs for renewable energy projects. Working in the Independent Connections Provider (ICP) team, you’ll design adoptable networks from 33kV through to 132kV, ensuring compliance with DNO, IDNO, and ENA G81 standards. The position offers technical challenge, client interaction, and the opportunity to contribute directly to the UK’s net zero ambitions.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nDesign and deliver electrical networks for solar, wind, and BESS projects.\nLead the end-to-end design of HV/LV connections up to 132kV, ensuring compliance with DNO/IDNO standards and project-specific requirements.\nProduce and review detailed technical documentation, including single line diagrams, protection schemes, cable sizing, earthing studies and substation layouts.\nCoordinate with clients, ICP teams, DNO/IDNO representatives and construction partners to ensure designs are deliverable, safe and aligned with renewable project objectives.\nProvide technical assurance across multiple schemes, driving quality, value engineering and adherence to relevant regulations, industry standards and approvals processes.\nRequirements:\n\nDegree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.\nProven design experience within an ICP, DNO, IDNO or consultancy\nKnowledge of renewable and grid connection processes\nProficient in AutoCAD and electrical design software\nStrong understanding of G81 and DNO technical standards\nPlease apply or reach out to (url removed), if this role is of interest

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