Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer (Contract)

Location : Hybrid, with occasional on‑site attendance

Contract : 6-12 months

IR35 : Inside IR35 (Umbrella or PAYE)

Expenses : Business travel expenses covered

Role OverviewWe are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with proven experience in primary or secondary substation design to support ongoing transmission and distribution projects. The role involves delivering high‑quality technical designs, ensuring compliance with UK standards, and contributing to project milestones within a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

Produce detailed designs for primary or secondary substation systems, including layouts, SLDs, schematics, and protection / control arrangements

Develop equipment specifications, cable calculations, earthing designs, and interface documentation

Ensure designs comply with DNO / TSO standards, BS / IEC regulations, and project‑specific requirements

Support design reviews, technical assurance processes, and multidisciplinary coordination

Provide technical input across project stages from concept through to construction supportRequirements

Strong background in primary or secondary electrical design within transmission, distribution, or utility sectors

HNC / HND or degree in Electrical Engineering

Proficiency with relevant design tools (AutoCAD, EPlan, ETAP, DigSILENT or similar)

Understanding of protection schemes, substation layouts, and system integration

Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment with occasional site visitsContract Details

6‑month contract with potential for extension

Inside IR35 via Umbrella or PAYE

Hybrid working model with expenses covered for approved travel

Must have working Visa for the UK

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients