Senior HV Substation Lead – Owner’s Rep for Grid/Data Centre

Turner & Townsend Pty Limited; Oulu; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced High Voltage Electrical Lead to act as the Owner’s Representative on major grid-connection and Data Centre projects based in Oulu, Finland. The role requires strong technical knowledge of HV civil works, utility/grid interface, and the ability to manage contractors, ensure compliance, and advocate for the client’s interests throughout design and construction.

Responsibilities include leading HV substation design from concept to detailed design,

Qualifications

• Strong background in HV substations, transmission/distribution projects, or grid-related civil works.
• Experience acting in an Owner’s Engineer/Owner’s Representative capacity.
• Construction sector experience, ideally within a Data Centre environment.
• Exposure to large scale complex projects, collaborating effectively and directly with client.
• Excellent stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HV substation design from concept studies, Grid Connection Agreements, 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 manage 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

Owners Engineer

Data Centre

Stakeholder Management

Construction Experience

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an experienced High Voltage Electrical Lead to act as the Owner’s Representative on major grid-connection and Data Centre projects based in Oulu, Finland. The role requires strong technical knowledge of HV civil works, utility/grid interface, and the ability to manage contractors, ensure compliance, and advocate for the client’s interests throughout design and construction.

Responsibilities include leading HV substation design from concept to detailed design,