Electrical Project Engineer - EHV Transmission & Design

Women First; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Omnia Projects, part of the Egis Group, is seeking a Project Engineer to help develop future electricity network investment projects across the EHV distribution system in the UK. You will work within the Specification & Design function to support front-end engineering, planning and development, ensuring schemes are technically robust and ready for delivery.

Responsibilities include feasibility studies, optioneering, cost estimation, risk assessment and stakeholder coordination, with emphasis

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Knowledge of utility engineering standards and industry best practices.
• Understanding of CDM and governance processes.
• Experience in electricity transmission/distribution projects.

Responsibilities

• Support development of EHV infrastructure projects from concept to delivery-ready status.
• Undertake feasibility studies, engineering assessments and optioneering.
• Develop technical specs for substation plant replacement and reinforcement.
• Produce project scopes, engineering requirements, and cost estimates.
• Assess risks, constraints and opportunities during development.
• Coordinate surveys and stakeholder inputs for project definition.
• Support business case development and investment planning.
• Ensure compliance with standards, safety and network policies.
• Provide input during project development and design reviews.
• Engage with stakeholders to meet operational, customer and commercial needs.
• Assist handover of well-defined projects to delivery teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Omnia Projects, part of the Egis Group, is seeking a Project Engineer to help develop future electricity network investment projects across the EHV distribution system in the UK. You will work within the Specification & Design function to support front-end engineering, planning and development, ensuring schemes are technically robust and ready for delivery.

Responsibilities include feasibility studies, optioneering, cost estimation, risk assessment and stakeholder coordination, with emphasis