HV Substation Electrical Design Engineer

⚡ Principal and Senior HV Substation Engineer -

A major engineering organisation is seeking a Principal Engineer with strong HV expertise to lead design delivery across transmission and distribution projects.

You’ll provide technical leadership from concept through to detailed design and construction support, working closely with clients, suppliers, and multi-discipline project teams.

• Lead development of conceptual and detailed Protection & Control designs
• Interpret client specifications and produce technical documentation and Bo Qs
• Review and technically align supplier quotations
• Oversee design calculations, drawings, and secondary system designs
• Carry out design checks and manage design risk assessments
• Supervise engineers and external designers to ensure quality and timely delivery
• Support construction teams with substation automation and secondary systems expertise
• Interface with wider disciplines to ensure buildable, compliant designs
• Mentor and develop junior engineers

• Proven experience delivering HV transmission and distribution substation projects
• Previous experience design of 440KV is essential
• Strong knowledge of protection schemes, substation automation, and secondary systems
• Experience leading design teams and coordinating with suppliers and contractors
• Ability to deliver safe, practical, and commercially aware engineering solutions