Electrical Engineering Lead: HV Substations & Grid Projects

B&R Industrial Automation GmbH; St. Neots; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Hybrid and flexible working

Learning and development

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

ABB in the UK is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee high-voltage substation design including AIS/GIS and eHouse solutions. You will lead technical delivery, risk assessments and engineering reports across major energy projects.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with clients and teams, and ensure code compliance while driving efficient, cost-effective execution in a hybrid setup from St Neots or Aberdeen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards professional registration.
• Significant experience within the energy sector, particularly power generation, transmission or distribution.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in electrical engineering, including substantial experience in high-voltage substation design.
• Strong knowledge of MV, HV and EHV systems, including AIS and GIS substations.
• Proficiency with electrical engineering design software, power system studies and associated engineering tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and solution-focused approach.
• Excellent planning, prioritisation and commercial awareness skills within a project delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of eHouse solutions, substations, MV/HV/EHV AIS and GIS switchgear systems (up to 400kV).
• Act as Electrical Technical Authority, providing technical leadership and support across project phases.
• Lead power system studies and ensure grid code and installation compliance.
• Manage technical deliverables, project risks, schedules and stakeholder interfaces.
• Prepare, review and approve engineering reports, specifications and calculations.
• Conduct HAZOP, EHAZOP and risk assessments with mitigations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients and suppliers.
• Mentor junior engineers and support business development activities.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Commercial awareness

Electrical design

HV substation design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power system analysis tools

Job description

ABB in the UK is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee high-voltage substation design including AIS/GIS and eHouse solutions. You will lead technical delivery, risk assessments and engineering reports across major energy projects.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with clients and teams, and ensure code compliance while driving efficient, cost-effective execution in a hybrid setup from St Neots or Aberdeen.