Technical Principal: Transmission & Secondary Design Lead

Mott MacDonald; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 175,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Employee ownership

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald in the UK is seeking a Technical Principal to lead electrical design across 11kV-33kV networks, substations, and HV/LV systems. The role covers front-end optioneering, detailed design, commissioning support, and strong client interfaces within the Energy unit.

You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, ensure design quality, and drive bid and project delivery while travelling within the UK as required. Hybrid working is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent status.
• Extensive experience in electrical project engineering.
• Strong knowledge of 11kV-33kV network design and HV/LV systems.
• Proven understanding of control and protection schemes (including G99).
• Experience producing tender specifications, calculations, designs and drawings.
• Ability to lead engineering projects from early design to commissioning.
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, stakeholder engagement).

Responsibilities

• Front-End & Optioneering to capture stakeholder requirements.
• Detailed design of 11kV-33kV systems and substations.
• Provide commissioning support and respond to queries.
• Lead multi-disciplinary design interfaces and design reviews.
• Act as client interface at progress meetings.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Design reviews

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (or equivalent)

Job description

Mott MacDonald in the UK is seeking a Technical Principal to lead electrical design across 11kV-33kV networks, substations, and HV/LV systems. The role covers front-end optioneering, detailed design, commissioning support, and strong client interfaces within the Energy unit.

You will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, ensure design quality, and drive bid and project delivery while travelling within the UK as required. Hybrid working is offered.