Piper Maddox are partnered with a leading transmission lines IPP developing and owning some of the largest transmission projects in the U.S. With a growing portfolio of large-scale, 300–400+ mile high-voltage transmission projects, including HVDC, they are entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking to bring on a Senior Manager / Director of Engineering to help lead the engineering strategy and execution of these projects. The projects are highly complex and relatively rare in the U.S., giving this hire the opportunity to work on some of the most significant transmission infrastructure being developed today. Joining at an early stage of the business's growth, this person will wear multiple hats, work closely with leading external engineering consultants and technology providers, and have significant influence over how projects are engineered and ultimately delivered. Key Responsibilities include: Lead engineering and design activities for major transmission line projects, supporting projects from development through construction and delivery.Take ownership of projects from approximately 10% design, with the potential to join projects already progressing through 30–60% design.Lead the planning of engineering activities, including technical scope, budgets, schedules, and overall design strategy.Manage and oversee external engineering consultants across 1–3 major transmission projects, ensuring design work is timely, cost-effective, technically robust, and aligned with project requirements.Review detailed design packages, engineering studies, and technical deliverables to ensure compliance with permitting, land, customer, financing, and construction requirements.Coordinate closely with internal development, construction, commercial, permitting, land, and other project stakeholders to identify and mitigate engineering risks.Oversee key transmission engineering scopes including structure engineering and testing, geotechnical investigations, utility crossings, encroachments, and other route-related design considerations.Support technical due diligence, fatal flaw analysis, early-stage development opportunities, and potential acquisitions.Participate in field visits and stakeholder discussions to evaluate route suitability, constructability, and technical considerations.Develop and manage engineering RFPs, consultant contracts, MSAs, and service orders while maintaining strong relationships with external engineering partners.Stay at the forefront of developments in high-voltage transmission and HVDC technology, bringing new capabilities, lessons learned, and best practices into the organization. With the backing and growth trajectory to develop some of the largest and most complex transmission infrastructure projects in the country, this is a chance to join a lean, entrepreneurial platform where an engineering leader can have significant influence over both project execution and the direction of the business. The opportunity offers the chance to work alongside some of the industry's leading engineering consultants and technology providers while helping shape projects from early development through construction and delivery.

Electrical Design Engineer – Power Systems About the RoleAn established organisation operating within the energy and infrastructure sector is looking to appoint an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to support the development and delivery of complex power system projects. The role will involve electrical engineering and design activities across high-voltage infrastructure, grid-connected energy projects, and associated electrical systems. The successful candidate will bring practical design experience, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to work effectively as part of multidisciplinary project teams. Key Responsibilities Develop electrical designs for high-voltage power infrastructure and associated grid-connected projects.Undertake both primary and secondary electrical engineering, from early-stage concepts through to detailed design.Prepare electrical drawings, schematics, calculations, specifications, and other technical documentation.Carry out or support power system studies, including load-flow, fault-level, protection, and network performance assessments.Develop and review protection, control, automation, monitoring, and communications solutions.Apply relevant industry standards and technical requirements to engineering designs.Support the integration of renewable generation, energy storage, and other emerging technologies into electrical networks.Work closely with engineering, construction, commissioning, and project delivery teams to resolve technical issues and ensure design requirements are met.Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, site activities, and project assessments where required.Review technical documentation and designs produced by internal and external engineering partners.Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, design practices, and technical standards.Maintain awareness of developments in power systems, grid technology, and industry regulations. Essential Experience & Qualifications Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline.Professional experience in high-voltage electrical engineering and design.Experience working on power infrastructure, substations, grid connections, renewable energy, or similar electrical projects.Good understanding of high-voltage primary equipment, including switchgear, transformers, busbars, instrument transformers, and associated systems.Experience with secondary systems, including protection, control, automation, and monitoring.Practical experience using power system analysis and simulation software.Familiarity with electrical design and drafting software.Understanding of relevant international electrical standards and grid requirements.Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings, calculations, specifications, and engineering documentation.Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.Good written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Desirable Experience Experience in renewable energy or energy storage projects.Experience with grid connection and network compliance requirements.Knowledge of modern protection and control systems.Familiarity with digital substation technologies and electrical communications protocols.Experience with power system modelling and electromagnetic transient analysis.Previous experience supporting projects through design, construction, testing, and commissioning.Professional engineering registration or equivalent qualification.Additional European language skills would be advantageous. The OpportunityThis is an opportunity to join a technically focused engineering environment working on a range of complex energy and power infrastructure projects. The position would suit an engineer who enjoys solving challenging electrical engineering problems, working across different stages of project delivery, and contributing to the development of reliable and modern power systems. If interested, please reach out to l.brittonjeal@pipermaddox.com

Software EngineerMy client is looking for a technically strong Software Engineer to join their team and work across the full lifecycle of new engineering and manufacturing projects. The role will involve taking projects from initial assignment and software development through testing, implementation, production ramp-up and final handover. You will work closely with internal engineering teams, production, suppliers, customers and other project stakeholders to ensure software and technical requirements are delivered to a high standard. The position combines hands-on software development and testing with technical project coordination, troubleshooting and production support. Key Responsibilities Lead and support the introduction and implementation of new projects, from initial assignment through software development, testing, production ramp-up and final handover. Design, develop and test software solutions in line with customer and project requirements. Apply computer science and mathematical principles to software design, development and problem solving. Carry out software testing, including manual QA, troubleshooting and debugging of identified issues. Analyse software and system logs to identify faults, investigate root causes and implement effective solutions. Provide technical support to customers and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle. Work with communication and bus protocols such as CAN, Modbus, Serial Bus, MQTT and other relevant technologies. Knowledge of OCPP is advantageous, particularly where software interfaces with connected hardware or charging-related systems. Read, interpret and apply relevant technical standards and requirements in practical engineering and production environments. Prepare technical, project and production documentation in accordance with company procedures and project requirements. Monitor project progress, schedules and quality throughout project implementation and production ramp-up. Coordinate engineering and production activities with internal departments, suppliers and customers during the launch of new projects. Support the technical preparation of production, including the implementation and execution of production and quality procedures. Manage and resolve non-conforming materials, production-related issues and customer complaints, identifying and implementing preventative measures to avoid recurrence. Maintain and update engineering, production, quality and technical records within internal systems and databases. Support engineering changes and product development activities in line with customer requirements, technical standards, production capabilities and project objectives. Work closely with project stakeholders and customers to ensure agreed delivery, quality and technical objectives are achieved. Participate in project and engineering meetings and contribute to continuous improvement across assigned projects. Provide technical support to internal and external partners throughout the supplier–customer chain. Experience & Skills Experience working as a Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer, Systems Engineer or similar technical position. Strong experience with software development, testing and troubleshooting. Practical experience with manual QA/software testing and debugging. Ability to read and analyse technical logs to diagnose software and system issues. Experience working with CAN, Modbus, Serial Bus, MQTT or similar communication protocols. Knowledge of OCPP is a strong advantage. Ability to understand technical standards and translate their requirements into practical engineering solutions. Experience working within a hardware, manufacturing, industrial automation, automotive, energy or other technically complex environment would be beneficial. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on identifying the root cause of technical issues rather than simply addressing symptoms. Comfortable working across software, engineering and production teams. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders. Structured and detail-oriented approach to project delivery and technical documentation.