Electrical Standards Engineer

Job Description

What will you be doing?

We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Standards Engineer to support the delivery of a high-profile smart grid infrastructure project in the UK. You’ll focus on 11kV–33kV electrical network design, ensuring all designs meet national standards and distribution network operator (DNO/IDNO) requirements

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Develop and validate HV single-line diagrams (SLDs) and system layouts for smart grid networks.
• Review and mark up HV design documentation, including substations, cable routes, and transformer configurations.
• Specify and size electrical equipment such as cabling and switchgear to meet UK compliance standards.
• Ensure alignment with DNO/IDNO guidelines, UK regulations, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with design and project delivery teams to ensure quality, consistency, and feasibility.
• Conduct independent research to apply up-to-date industry standards.
• Support onboarding and interface with supply chain and HR teams where needed.
• Participate in technical reviews and provide quality assurance across design packages.

Who are we looking for?

• Strong knowledge of UK electrical regulations, DNO/IDNO design processes, and smart grid infrastructure.
• Skilled in producing and reviewing SLDs, HV layout drawings, and detailed design specs.

You are...

• Passionate about engineering
• result-oriented
• proactive

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in HV electrical design (11kV–33kV).
• Strong working knowledge of UK electrical regulations, including DNO and IDNO design standards.
• Proven track record in creating and reviewing SLDs, cable sizing, and equipment layouts.
• Familiar with BS 7671, ENA standards, and relevant electrical design codes.
• Proficient in using CAD or electrical design tools (e.g. AutoCAD Electrical, PowerFactory).
• Excellent communication skills for working with design, planning, and project delivery teams.
• Bonus: Experience with LV design, smart grid technology, or digital substations.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We foster a community of dually talented individuals who are both entrepreneurs and technology specialists. Our teams embody the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, enabling us to develop solutions most efficiently.

Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

We offer incredible opportunities to join inspiring projects in the most innovative companies.

We prioritise your career development with personalised support plans tailored to your own aspirations. We're here to empower you and help you reach your full potential.

Join our passionate team and start building tomorrow, today!

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)