Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Senior Hardware & Electrical Design Engineer

UK | Hybrid Working Available Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Capula (Part of the EDF Group)

Capula is looking for a Senior Hardware & Electrical Design Engineer to support the delivery of major projects across the UK Energy Generation, Storage, Transmission and Distribution sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on critical infrastructure projects, delivering high-quality hardware, secondary systems and LV electrical designs from concept through to testing and commissioning.

What You'll Be Doing

Producing and reviewing engineering drawings and designs using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical or similar

Delivering Protection & Control panel, LVAC/DC, battery and UPS system designs

Creating SLDs, KLDs, schematics, cable schedules and technical documentation

Supporting substation automation, communications and IEC 61850-based solutions

Developing Bills of Materials and supporting manufacture and installation activities

Assisting with FAT, site testing and commissioning support

Collaborating with clients, suppliers, Project Managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams

What We're Looking For

Strong experience in hardware, secondary systems or LV design within HV substations

Knowledge of Protection & Control systems and transmission-level plant interfaces

Experience with EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical or equivalent design tools

Understanding of IEC 61850 and substation communications

Ability to deliver accurate, high-quality engineering documentation

Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required

Desirable

Experience within UK Transmission and Distribution projects

Installation, testing or commissioning experience

Knowledge of BS7671, SCADA or substation automation systems

Awareness of OT cyber security standards

Working towards IEng or CEng status

Why Join Capula?

28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible Working

Private Healthcare

Pension & Life Assurance

Lifestyle Screening

Mental Health Support

Cycle to Work & Green Car Schemes

Professional Membership Fees Paid

Support Towards IEng/CEng Accreditation

At Capula, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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