HV Substation Lead – Owner's Engineer for Grid Projects

Turnertownsend; Oulu; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead end-to-end HV substation design in Finland, from concept studies and FEED to detailed design, interfacing with grid operators and the client.

You will act as the on-site client representative with TSOs/DSOs, oversee commissioning, safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, and coordinate with EPCs and contractors while managing risks and progress reporting.

Qualifications

• HV substations and grid-related civil works experience.
• Experience as Owner's Engineer/Owner's Representative.
• Construction sector experience, ideally in data centre environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and client liaison.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HV substation design from concept through FEED to detailed design.
• Define interfaces between incoming HV infrastructure and internal facility power systems (Generators, UPS, MSBs, and switchgear).
• Direct the commissioning process, oversee SAP switching protocols, and IST.
• Oversee HV civil engineering packages for grid-connection projects.
• Act as the client's on-site representative with TSOs/DSOs, EPCs and contractors.
• Review designs, method statements, and construction drawings.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, safety standards, and quality assurance.
• Manage project risks, change control, and progress reporting.

Skills

HV substations

Owner's Engineer

Client liaison

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to lead end-to-end HV substation design in Finland, from concept studies and FEED to detailed design, interfacing with grid operators and the client.

You will act as the on-site client representative with TSOs/DSOs, oversee commissioning, safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance, and coordinate with EPCs and contractors while managing risks and progress reporting.