We're Hiring | EHV Design Engineer

Location: Islamabad & Karachi, Pakistan

DACI is seeking an EHV Design Engineer with 2-3 years of experience in the UK power sector to support the delivery of 33kV-400kV substation, renewable energy, and BESS projects. The role requires experience in EHV design, project delivery, and stakeholder management, with the ability to work independently and drive projects through all design stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver EHV design projects from 33kV to 132kV (275kV & 400kV experience is a plus)
• Produce and review SLDs, layouts, equipment specifications, calculations, and design documentation
• Coordinate with clients, DNOs, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Manage project programmes, design deliverables, and key milestones
• Identify project risks, constraints, and critical dependencies, providing early warnings where required
• Monitor progress and proactively drive actions to maintain programme commitments
• Manage technical queries, design reviews, RFIs, and client comments through all project phases
• Ensure compliance with UK industry standards, client requirements, and internal quality procedures
• Support site surveys, construction-phase engineering support, and stakeholder engagement

Requirements

• 2-3 years' experience in UK EHV/Substation Design
• Experience delivering 33kV to 132kV projects
• Knowledge of DNO/TO standards, grid connections, and project delivery processes
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong communication, planning, coordination, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and take ownership of project outcomes