Lead HV Specialist
Ørsted
Company Overview
Ørsted
HeadquartersFredericia, Denmark
Founded1972
SizeApproximately 8,700 employees globally (source: linkedin.com). Revenues of DKK 82.0 billion (approximately €11 billion) in 2023 (source: orsted.com).
What They Do
Ørsted is a global leader in renewable energy, focusing on offshore wind as its primary business model. The company develops, constructs, and operates large offshore wind farms using both fixed and floating turbines, and offers services in project development, engineering, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance, as well as power purchase agreements (source: orsted.com). Additionally, Ørsted works with onshore wind, solar energy, energy storage, renewable hydrogen, green fuels, and bioenergy, making them a versatile player in the renewable energy market (source: stateofgreen.com). Target markets include Europe, particularly the UK, Germany, and Denmark, as well as the USA, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, where they serve large customers such as national grid operators and utilities (source: orsted.com). Ørsted holds a leading competitive position as the world's largest developer of offshore wind with over 15 GW of installed capacity globally and a pipeline of over 37 GW under development (source: orsted.com).
Projects & Achievements
Among Ørsted's notable projects is the Hornsea 2 offshore wind farm in the UK, which, with a capacity of 1.4 GW, was fully commissioned in 2022 and is the world's largest operational offshore wind farm (source: orsted.com). The Race Bank offshore wind farm, also in the UK, was completed in 2018 with a capacity of 573 MW (source: orsted.com). In the USA, Revolution Wind (704 MW) reached financial close in 2024 with operations planned for 2026, while South Fork Wind (132 MW), the first offshore wind farm in the state, began delivering power to New York in 2024 (source: orsted.com). Current major projects include Hornsea 3 (2.9 GW, UK, under construction with first power expected in 2025) and Greater Changhua 4 (112 MW, Taiwan, commissioning in 2025) (source: orsted.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Ørsted has won a contract for the 2.4 GW Atlantic Shores Project 4 offshore wind lease off the coast of New Jersey, USA, in October 2024 (source: orsted.com). They reached financial close on the 1.1 GW Greater Changhua 4 & 5 offshore wind farms in Taiwan in July 2024, valued at over DKK 10 billion (source: orsted.com). In 2023, Ørsted acquired a 20% stake in the 900 MW Nissen offshore wind project in Germany for €227 million (source: orsted.com). Ørsted also secured €1.2 billion in green financing in 2024 and reported an EBITDA of DKK 18.0 billion in 2023 despite project delays (source: orsted.com).
Working There
Ørsted offers roles in engineering (wind turbine technicians, project engineers), project development (site acquisition, permitting specialists), operations and maintenance (offshore service technicians), supply chain, finance, IT, legal, and sustainability analysis, with high demand in offshore wind construction and hydrogen R&D (source: orsted.com). Active recruitment is taking place at offices in Fredericia and Copenhagen (Denmark) for engineering and HQ functions, London (UK) for project development, as well as in the USA, Taiwan, and Germany for offshore wind and hydrogen initiatives (source: linkedin.com). The company culture emphasizes innovation and transformation, as evidenced by their successful shift from fossil fuels, with employee reviews on Glassdoor averaging 4.0/5 for work-life balance and career opportunities (source: glassdoor.com). Documented benefits include competitive salaries, a 37-hour workweek in Denmark, six weeks of paid vacation, pension contributions up to 12%, hybrid work arrangements, and green benefits such as electric vehicle schemes and sustainability training (source: orsted.com).
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Imagine a future where your expertise keeps high-voltage transmission assets operating safely and reliably, enabling renewable energy to reach millions of homes and businesses.
You'll be part of the Nearshore Transmission & HV Team where you, together with your colleagues, will operate, maintain, and improve high-voltage networks supporting offshore wind assets. The role is primarily office-based with occasional site working, giving you the space to plan effectively while staying close to operational delivery when projects need it.
As a team, we put safety first, share knowledge openly, and work together to solve complex technical challenges that keep renewable energy moving.
You'll play an important role in
- providing specialist HV support for planned and reactive work across nearshore transmission assets
- carrying out, reviewing, and supporting switching activities on high-voltage equipment up to 400 kV
- preparing, checking, and approving switching schedules, safety documentation, work procedures, and technical instructions
- supervising and supporting internal colleagues, contractors, and working parties involved in HV activities
- contributing to safe, compliant, and reliable operations in line with Ørsted Electrical Safety Rules and grid requirements
- sharing knowledge and helping colleagues develop their HV capability through guidance, coaching, and practical support.
To succeed in the role, you
- have senior authorised person experience at 400 kV, or comparable high-voltage authorisation with strong transferable experience
- have a technical qualification in electrical engineering, high-voltage engineering, or equivalent experience
- have experience working with transmission, generation, offshore wind, renewable energy, or similar safety-critical HV environments
- understand HV switching, safety documentation, isolation, earthing, and safe systems of work
- take a structured, safety-focused approach to technical problem-solving and operational delivery
- communicate clearly with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders, and enjoy supporting others to work safely and effectively.
Maybe you've read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don't quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.
Shape the future with us
Send your application to us as soon as possible. We'll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we've found the right candidate.
As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via [email protected].
Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position.
Position salary range
£94,680.00- £105,600.00 + pension + benefits
Pre-employment screening
All offers of employment in the UK are conditional on successful completion of a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. Further details will be given at offer stage.
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About the role
August 13, 2026
August 17, 2026
Full time
Hybrid
Company
£94,680–105,600 annually
- Grimsby, United Kingdom
- Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom
Senior level
UTC+01:00
