Senior Earthing Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior Earthing Design Engineer
Location: Bristol (Bristol & Bath Science Park)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Shift Type: Monday – Friday

The Opportunity

This is a key position within a high-performing design team, offering the opportunity to lead the delivery of earthing and lightning protection solutions across major infrastructure and high-voltage projects. The role will suit an experienced engineer looking to combine technical expertise with leadership responsibility in a forward-thinking environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of earthing and lightning protection systems for HV and substation projects


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a growing design team


• Manage multiple projects from concept through to detailed design and completion


• Contribute to substation design, high-voltage systems, and FEED studies


• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practice


• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders


• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in earthing design methodologies


• Conduct design reviews and ensure robust quality assurance across all deliverables

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Master’s advantageous)


• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards


• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in earthing design


• Strong knowledge of earthing principles and lightning protection systems


• Experience with XGSLab and/or CDEGS software


• Understanding of substation design, HV systems, and FEED studies


• Strong leadership capability with experience mentoring or guiding engineers


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly


• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving ability

• Opportunity to work on critical infrastructure and energy projects


• Clear progression within a growing and innovative engineering business


• Collaborative and supportive working environment


• Competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package including:


• Private Medical Insurance


• Life Assurance


• Income Protection


• Health Cash Plan

If you are an experienced Earthing Engineer seeking a technically challenging role with leadership responsibility, we would welcome your application.

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