Electrical Engineer (Earthing & Lightning Protection)
Build your career in high voltage engineering, gaining hands-on experience across earthing studies, site surveys and design with support from experienced specialists.
Location: England, with UK-wide travel
Who we are
We’re a global electrical engineering consultancy working with regulated utilities, renewable developers and major infrastructure owners on complex high-voltage challenges.
We are 220 people globally, working across Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand. Our UK Earthing & Lightning Protection team works on projects across the electricity sector, combining specialist technical studies with practical site-based engineering.
Why join us?
You’ll join a friendly, specialist team with strong experience in Earthing & Lightning Protection. You’ll gain exposure to both the practical and analytical sides of earthing engineering, from carrying out surveys and measurements on HV sites to modelling, analysing and designing earthing systems.
You’ll work alongside experienced consultants, with mentoring and hands-on project experience to help you build your technical knowledge and take on greater responsibility as your experience grows.
We offer flexible working based on trust, while still valuing time together as a team.
What you’ll do
This is a varied role combining site-based earthing surveys and testing with earthing studies, modelling and design work.
You’ll support projects for new and existing high-voltage sites across the UK, working alongside experienced members of the team while developing the knowledge and confidence to undertake site activities independently where appropriate.
Key responsibilities
Carrying out earthing surveys and testing at HV sites, including soil resistivity testing, earthing impedance measurements, continuity testing and visual inspections
Supporting the delivery of earthing system studies, modelling and analysis using CDEGS
Developing earthing system designs from initial concepts through to detailed design
Analysing site data and using the results to inform modelling and engineering recommendations
Producing clear, well-structured technical reports, calculations and project documentation
Working with colleagues and clients to solve practical earthing and electrical safety challenges
Supporting projects in line with relevant UK standards and network requirements
Contributing to project delivery, including tracking actions, risks, issues and schedules
Experience or an interest in induced voltage, AC interference or lightning protection would also be valuable, but isn’t essential.
Location, travel & site work
The role can be based anywhere in England, with flexibility to work remotely when not required on site.
Site work is an important part of the role and will involve travel to projects across the UK, including England, Scotland and Wales.
You should expect regular site visits and surveys as part of project delivery, which may occasionally require overnight stays.
Site activities may include visual inspections, soil resistivity testing, electrical measurements and other earthing-related testing.
As your experience develops, you’ll need to be comfortable undertaking site visits and survey activities independently, as well as working alongside other members of the team.
A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport are required.
Experience & skills
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
This role would suit a recent graduate with relevant placement or practical experience, or someone with 1–2 years’ industry experience
A developing understanding of the UK electricity transmission and distribution network
An interest in developing specialist expertise in earthing engineering
Comfortable working in both site and engineering/study environments
Any experience with earthing studies, CDEGS, electrical testing or HV site surveys would be advantageous
Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar CAD tools would be helpful
Any exposure to induced voltage, AC interference or lightning protection would be beneficial
Comfortable producing clear technical reports and documentation
Good written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail
Curious, practical, proactive and keen to learn
What we offer
Life insurance
Private medical insurance
25 days’ annual leave
Flexible working, including the option to work abroad for up to 30 days per year
Profit sharing
Generous sick pay scheme
Up to 7% pension contribution
Income protection
Up to £5,000 per year towards further study and development
- Department
- Power Networks
- Role
- Earthing & Lightning Protection
- Location
- UK - Remote
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Professionals