Electrical Switchgear Specialist Engineer

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Job Description

• Job Title: Switch Gear Specialist
• Experience: Mid–Senior (5–10 years of experience)
• Location: Derby, Bristol or Manchester (Hybrid – 2 days on site)

Are you an Electrical Engineer with experience in high-voltage systems and powerplant design? ALTEN UK is seeking Switch Gear Specialists to join our growing team of consultants, supporting large-scale energy projects that will shape the UK’s clean energy future. You’ll play a key role in the design, testing, and maintenance of complex electrical systems within a regulated environment, contributing to innovative solutions that will power generations to come.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and specification of high-voltage (up to 400kV) cabling systems and associated infrastructure.
• Perform system architecture tasks, ensuring electrical systems integrate seamlessly within a complex plant environment.
• Carry out testing, verification, and assessment of electrical and switch gear systems to meet safety-critical standards.
• Support the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical equipment across the full lifecycle.
• Compare design options, deliver recommendations, and ensure compliance with industry and manufacturing standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in High Voltage (HV) systems design and maintenance (ideally powerplant or energy sector).
• Expertise in cabling systems, electrical test systems, and system architecture.
• Strong background in safety-critical environments and working within a regulated lifecycle.
• Familiarity with IMB Doors and other electrical engineering tools.
• At least 1 year of professional engineering experience in the UK.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Eligible for BPSS Security Clearance.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in energy generation projects (nuclear, renewables, or other regulated industries).
• Hands-on experience with commissioning and fault-finding of electrical systems.

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)