Senior EHV Design Engineer

EHV Design Engineers – Six-Month Contract – Flexible/Remote – Electricity Distribution – Inside IR35I’m working with an established electricity network owner looking to appoint two Design Engineers to support an extensive pipeline of electricity network adoption projects.They are looking for a Senior EHV Design Engineer with experience ideally up to 132kV and an HV/LV Design Engineer with experience across distribution networks up to 33kV.The roles will involve:Reviewing and appraising electricity network designs submitted by developers and ICPs.Assessing designs against DNO, company and wider industry standards.Reviewing primary electrical designs, substations, cable calculations and earthing studies.Interpreting protection philosophies and assessing network resilience.Reviewing CAD drawings, technical calculations and supporting documentation.Identifying technical risks, design issues and areas of non-compliance.Providing technical comments and challenging designs where required.Liaising with external design engineers throughout the review and resubmission process.Managing a portfolio of projects and design submissions.Working alongside project delivery leads to meet agreed SLAs.Supporting junior engineers and providing technical guidance where appropriate.Experience required:Previous electricity distribution design experience.Background within a DNO, IDNO, ICP or similar organisation.Senior candidates should ideally have primary system design experience up to 132kV.HV/LV candidates should have design experience across LV, 11kV or 33kV networks.Strong understanding of electricity distribution design standards.Experience using CAD to review, navigate and interrogate technical drawings.Knowledge of protection, earthing and cable calculations.Experience with software such as ETAP, Trimble or CDEGS would be beneficial.Key contract details:Initial 6 contractDay rate, Inside IR35Flexible/remote workingOccasional office attendance where practicalImmediate requirementIf you are interested in the role then please send your CV to josie.wade@hunterphilips.com and book in a call with me.

Distribution Protection Specialist Lead - Dublin or Cork, Republic of Ireland - €Excellent Day Rate - 24 Month Contract - October Start - Monday to Friday (8 Hour Days) - Hybrid Role (2 Days Per Week In Office)We are currently seeking an experienced Distribution Protection Specialist Lead to support a major Irish electricity network engineering programme, working within a specialist Protection, Automation & Control (PAC) engineering team.This is a long-term opportunity for an experienced Protection / PAC Engineer to take a technical lead role in the development and standardisation of protection solutions across 10kV–38kV distribution substations.Role:You will provide technical leadership across distribution Protection, Automation & Control engineering, with responsibility for developing and maintaining standardised IED configurations, protection settings templates and secondary system schematic designs.Responsibilities:Developing standardised configurations and parameterisation for multifunctional protection and control IEDsDeveloping programmable logic and protection functionality to meet DSO requirementsProducing and maintaining standard PAC / secondary system schematic diagramsLeading and mentoring Protection / PAC Project EngineersConducting comprehensive IED homologation and functional testing alongside commissioning specialistsDeveloping technical specifications and tender documentation for PAC equipmentCarrying out technical evaluations of supplier tender submissionsPerforming protection design reviews and providing specialist technical guidanceSupporting stakeholder training and developmentProviding technical leadership across distribution protection engineering projectsRequirements:7+ years' post-qualification experience in substation secondary systems design and/or Protection & Control application engineeringExperience within electricity distribution networks, utilities, substations or major power infrastructure programmes would be particularly relevantStrong knowledge of power system protection principles, protection relays and IEDsExperience developing IED configurations, settings, logic and protection schemesExperience producing or reviewing secondary systems / PAC designs and schematicsExperience developing technical specifications and evaluating equipment tendersStrong technical leadership and mentoring capabilityElectrical Engineering qualification (Level 8 NFQ or equivalent experience)Legal right to work in IrelandFull driving licence and access to a vehicleValid SafePass and Manual Handling certifications or ability to complete these coursesThis is an excellent opportunity to join a technically challenging 24-month programme with significant responsibility for the development and standardisation of protection systems across the Irish distribution network.Interested? Apply directly or contact me for a confidential discussion.Cian McLoughlinPrincipal Recruitment ConsultantHunter Philips Executive SearchLandline: +44 161 240 3338Mobile: +44 7881 418 441Email: cian.mcloughlin@hunterphilips.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cian-mcloughlin-628a72258Web: http://hunterphilips.com/

QUALITY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - MAJOR T&D PROJECT - ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE - ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION - HIGH VOLTAGE - MADRID / SPAINLocation: Tres Cantos, Madrid – HybridWorking Pattern: 2 days office / 3 days remoteContract: Long Term Opportunity, January 2027 – December 2030Travel: Occasional travel within Spain, including Castellón and Alcúdia, MallorcaSector: Energy / Electrical TransmissionTHE OPPORTUNITYAn opportunity for a Quality & Environmental Manager to support the delivery of a major long-term energy infrastructure project in Spain.Operating as a core member of the project team, you will take responsibility for coordinating and delivering Quality and Environmental activities across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESAct as the primary contact for all project Quality and Environmental matters.Develop and manage Project Q&E Plans, KPIs and performance reporting.Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and all contractual, regulatory and internal requirements.Coordinate Q&E delivery across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning.Manage project risks, environmental impacts, non-conformities, investigations and corrective actions.Lead internal, external and supplier audits while coordinating with clients, subcontractors and authorities.Support site-based Q&E personnel and drive continuous improvement, lessons learned and best-practice sharing.REQUIREMENTSDegree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences or a related discipline.At least three years Quality and Environmental experience within project environments.Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.Experience within energy, industrial or construction projects.Experience conducting audits and managing risks, non-conformities and corrective actions.Basic Level qualification in Occupational Risk Prevention.Professional fluency in Spanish and English.Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills.The assignment offers long-term continuity through to December 2030, a hybrid working arrangement in Madrid and involvement throughout the complete project lifecycle.If you would like to play a key role working on an iconic energy infrastructure project, please apply to the advert or send your CV to roman.floyd@hunterphilips.com