EHV / HV Substation Design Engineer

Primary Power Consulting; Stafford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an EHV / HV Substation Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects that shape the UK's power infrastructure. You will be involved in all project phases from feasibility studies to detailed design reviews, ensuring quality and compliance. The company values technical expertise and innovative solutions, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. If you are passionate about high-voltage systems and eager to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Pension contribution

Private health insurance

Car allowance scheme

Death in Service insurance

33 days annual holiday

Annual bonus based on performance

Qualifications

• Experience in EHV/HV substation design activities.
• Proven technical ability in Switchgear and Transformers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EHV and HV substation design services for utility-scale projects.
• Support full value chain for transmission operators and developers.

Skills

High-voltage substation design

Technical specifications

Feasibility studies

Client relationship management

Innovative solutions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC/HND qualifications

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Base pay range

EHV / HV Substation Design Engineer- £45,000-£75,000 + Benefits-Stafford area

The Role

Are you experienced in high-voltage substation design? Do you thrive on delivering technically sound, safety-driven solutions across transmission and distribution networks? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are seeking an EHV / HV Substation Design Engineer to join our growing team at Primary Power Consulting.

You will play a central role in delivering EHV and HV substation design services for utility-scale projects ranging from 11kV to 132kV. You will be involved throughout the project lifecycle—from feasibility studies to technical specifications and detailed design reviews—ensuring quality, compliance and innovation in everything you do.

This role offers the chance to work on technically diverse projects for transmission operators, DNOs, and renewable energy developers across the UK.

If you're ready to help shape the UK’s power infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Strengthen our substation design team and grow our capability for future transmission and distribution systems.

Support the full value chain offering for transmission operators, distribution network operators, wind, solar, energy storage and ancillary services developers.

Throughout the design process, you’ll be involved in a range of services, from feasibility design to the preparation of technical specifications, scheme drawings, and design compliance checks for all elements of EHV and HV substation design.

Build trusted relationships with clients, contribute to bid preparation and provide mentoring/leadership for colleagues.

The Company

A UK-based team of electrical designers, project managers and engineers with a reputation for providing success, Primary Power are dedicated to delivering professional expertise for EHV, HV and LV schemes across a range of sectors.

The Benefits

Generous salary depending on experience and qualifications plus overtime for weekend working

Pension contribution

Private health insurance

Car allowance scheme

Death in Service insurance at 3x salary

33 days annual holiday, including public holidays

Annual bonus subject to personal and company performance

Positive and rewarding working environment, yet highly professional with excellent support mechanisms in place to develop your knowledge and career

The Person

Bachelor’s Degree / Masters in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or HNC/ HND qualifications.

Proven technical ability in Switchgear, Transformers, Cables, OHL and some knowledge of EHV/HV protection systems up to and including 132kV.

Relevant experience in EHV/HV Substation Design activities within the electrical contracting or utility industries.

Expert in technical Substation design and deep understanding of the associated disciplines

Passion for delivering innovative solutions.

IT literate.

Must have a full UK driving licence, be eligible to work in the UK and be fluent in English with suitable experience to be considered.

We expect you to be self-motivated, flexible, and proactive in your work. You should also be able to work autonomously or as part of a team

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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