Electrical Engineer – Substations & Power Systems Lead

Energy Jobline ATTB; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to lead the design of high‑voltage substations and power infrastructure for major clients in the UK. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams from concept to detailed design, ensure design integrity, and maintain strong client relationships.

You will operate within HDR's global power team, leveraging extensive resources to deliver complex substation projects and drive excellence in safety, quality, and project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required; Master’s degree desirable.
• Chartered status is preferred for leadership roles and senior design responsibilities.
• Minimum of 8 years in technical design, focusing on high-voltage switchyards and substations up to 765kV.
• Strong knowledge of IEC, IEEE, ANSI and other relevant design standards.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary design teams and coordinate with clients.
• Experience in Power System Studies (DigSILENT, IPSA, ETAP or similar).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with clients and project teams.
• Proactive, collaborative, and results-driven with a focus on quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of project and package delivery with client briefs, technical requirements, and scopes of work.
• Drive projects from concept to detailed design with regular design reviews.
• Ensure high technical standards through in-house reviews and QA checks.
• Maintain strong client relationships and promote repeat business.
• Support business development by identifying opportunities and participating in client presentations.
• Inspire and lead teams, set objectives and coach staff.
• Oversee progress, manage design variations, and assist with budget control.
• Champion QA systems and ensure adherence to safety standards and ISO requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationships

Project delivery

Quality assurance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree (desirable)

Chartered status

Tools

DigSILENT

IPSA

ETAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to lead the design of high‑voltage substations and power infrastructure for major clients in the UK. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams from concept to detailed design, ensure design integrity, and maintain strong client relationships.

You will operate within HDR's global power team, leveraging extensive resources to deliver complex substation projects and drive excellence in safety, quality, and project delivery.