Arup
Senior High Voltage Electrical Engineer
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Senior Engineer (Electrical Design – Transmission) | Arup
Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for over 80 years, guiding our mission to shape a better world.
Around the world, Arup’s electrical engineers provide specialist expertise across buildings, transport infrastructure, and energy/utility systems. Our services span energy audits, demand assessment, system resilience, utilities consultancy, and sustainable electrical engineering design. We cater to industries including commercial property, retail, sports, mission-critical facilities, and the arts, delivering creative and commercially viable solutions for clients.
At Arup, you become part of an extraordinary collective—one that values individuality while fostering mutual respect, collaboration, and the sharing of diverse perspectives. You’ll work on meaningful, socially impactful projects that shape Arup’s legacy, your career, and the communities we serve.
The Opportunity
Arup’s Transmission & Distribution Design team operates globally, delivering projects from concept to detailed design for diverse clients, including asset owners, interconnectors, and private wire schemes in the UK. Our specialist electrical design and power systems expertise is integral to large multi-disciplinary projects.
Recently, Arup partnered with AECOM as the design and consenting service partner for UK National Grid’s Great Grid Partnership. Active in energy, transport, nuclear, building, and datacentre sectors, our team supports clients through ambitious infrastructure projects.
We’re currently seeking Senior Engineers in Electrical Design (Transmission) to join our High Voltage team in Manchester, Birmingham, or Bristol.
Is This Role Right for You?
Skills & Experience Required
We’re looking for candidates with the following qualifications and expertise:
- Degree: MSc/MEng/BEng in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Power Systems, or an equivalent qualification.
- Chartership status: Ideally, Chartered Engineer (CEng) or actively working towards it via the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in designing EHV systems (400kV–132kV), including:
- Primary & secondary plant
- Overhead lines & cables
- Proficiency in design/analysis software such as:
- DIgSILENT PowerFactory
- PSCAD
- IPSA, ETAP, ERACS, CDEGS, COMSOL, CymCAP SKM
- Knowledge of UK electrical codes, standards, and compliance frameworks.
- Strong understanding of protection & control systems, along with earthing/grounding designs.
- Ability to deliver resultant designs, including:
- Single-line diagrams
- Protection schemes
- Earthing strategies
- Cable & equipment specifications.
- Collaboration experience with other engineering disciplines.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed, visiting industrial sites.
- Deep commitment to electrical safety, including High Voltage (HV) working practices & design safety assessments.
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Desirable Skills and Experience:
- Consultancy experience within a professional engineering firm.
- Expertise in BIM (Building Information Modelling) and digital tools, including:
- CAD platforms (AutoCAD, LS-DYNA, MicroStation, Revit).
- Abilities in supporting or managing:
- Design packages
- Budgets and schedules
- Undertaking tender support and costestimation for electrical design projects.
- Prior experience as a Principal Designer.
- Knowledge of offshore wind farms, battery storage, or HVDC design studies.
- Experience in commissioning, site verification, or construction support.
Role Responsibilities
While technically focused, this role involves:
- Acting as a technical manager on project assignments.
- Assisting in bids and business development initiatives.
What We Offer You
At Arup, we support each member’s success by providing opportunities for growth, well-being, and impact—allying with our shared purpose to build a legacy of excellence.
Our Compensation & Benefits Package
- Competitive, equitable pay aligned with skill, experience, and value.
- Barrier-free career development through continuous learning & mentorship.
- Profit Sharing: Rewards are generated from collective success, enabling you to share in Arup’s growth.
- Wellness and Work-Life Balance: Access to comprehensive support, including:
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Accident protection & income cover
- Flexible benefits tailored to your personal or family needs, promoting holistic well-being.
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An Arup career offers diversity, inclusion, and personal invigoration:
- A workplace that fosters belonging, development, and belonging.
- Empowering work with real-world impact.
Arup Values Diversity
Arup is an equal-opportunity employer, promoting a diverse and inclusive environment for all. We welcome candidates of any background, regardless of:
- Age (within legal restrictions)
- Gender identity/expression
- Marital status
- Disability/neurotype
- Race, ethnicity, or faith
- Sexual orientation
- Socioeconomic background
- Pregnancy or family leave status
We celebrate diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas, using them to drive our excellence. Employees unite to create equitable systems, empower belonging, and nurture a culture of shared growth.
Our employee networks support a wide spectrum of diversity, from race, ethnicity, and cross-cultural collaboration to gender equality, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and disability advocacy.
Learn more about life at Arup: www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup
Accessibility Commitment
We commit to making the recruitment process and workplaces accessible for all candidates. To request reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please contact: Maria Mindrut (maria.mindrut@arup.com)
Our Application Process
To understand what to expect next, refer to: https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process
Key Application Note
- Applications are screened promptly—we may finalize recruitment decisions before the advertised closing date.
- Apply early to strengthen your chances.
Recruitment Agencies
Arup works with a Preferred Supplier List of agencies. We do not acknowledge unsolicited submissions from partners not on that list.
Closing Date:
24 July 2026 (or earlier if the role is filled).
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