Senior Substation Primary Design Engineer

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Substation Engineer to join a leading engineering consultancy delivering sustainable design and infrastructure solutions across the UK energy sector.

This role sits within a high-performing transmission and distribution team working across industrial, utility-scale and renewable energy projects. You'll be involved in the delivery of complex HV and EHV substation projects, supporting the transition of the UK energy network and working closely with key industry stakeholders.

The Role

As a Senior Substation Engineer, you will take responsibility for the technical delivery of substation engineering projects across the full lifecycle, working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting client engagement from early-stage design through to project delivery

Delivering small to medium-sized new build, retrofit and reinforcement projects

Producing key electrical engineering deliverables and design documentation

Working with CAD and engineering teams to develop safe, efficient substation solutions

Interpreting National Grid, DNO and relevant British/IEC standards

Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and undertaking design risk assessments

Coordinating across civils, protection & control, earthing and systems studies teams

Preparing HV/EHV plant specifications and reviewing supplier documentation

Supporting bid development and technical proposals

Delivering work to agreed safety, cost, quality and programme targets

About You

You will likely bring:

Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Experience working as a substation or plant engineer in regulated environments

Strong experience in HV and EHV substation design (AIS and GIS) from 11kV to 400kV

Knowledge of transmission and distribution systems and operational interfaces

Experience producing feasibility studies, reports, design deliverables and cost estimates

Experience working on utility projects (e.g. National Grid and/or DNO frameworks)

Strong understanding of LV systems and substation distribution

Ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders

Experience delivering engineering outputs safely, on time and within budget

Desirable experience:

CDAE authorisation

Amtech experience for LVAC selectivity studies

Exposure to HVDC primary plant systems

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure and energy transition projects

Strong technical development within a specialist engineering team

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Exposure to complex, high-value transmission and distribution programmes

Clear progression opportunities within a growing sector

This is a strong opportunity for a Senior Substation Engineer looking to deepen their technical expertise while contributing to critical national infrastructure and the energy transition.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status