Electrical Site Engineer

Turner Lovell; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Lovell is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Engineer to support HV substation construction and refurbishment projects in the North East region. You will oversee electrical installation activities and work with Site Manager and project teams to keep deadlines and safety standards.

The role requires a degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, strong drawing interpretation, and practical HV experience.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience as Electrical Site Engineer in HV substation or power infra.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical docs.
• Knowledge of electrical standards and site safety requirements.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate electrical installation works on HV substation projects.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, cable schedules and specs.
• Coordinate installation of primary and secondary plant including transformers, switchgear, protection and control systems.
• Monitor cable installation, glanding, termination and testing activities.
• Resolve technical queries and liaise with design engineers and project teams.
• Carry out site inspections and ensure compliance with quality standards and specs.
• Support pre-commissioning, testing and commissioning activities.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and project progress.
• Ensure compliance with site health, safety and environmental requirements.

Skills

HV substation experience

Electrical drawings interpretation

Project coordination

Safety compliance

Technical problem-solving

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Site Engineer - Substations (Power)

Location: Northumberland

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Employment Type: Full-time

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Site Engineer to support the delivery of HV substation construction and refurbishment projects within the power sector.

You will be responsible for overseeing electrical installation activities, providing technical support and ensuring works are completed safely, to specification and in line with project programmes.

Working closely with the Site Manager, Project Manager, subcontractors and engineering teams, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of substation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate electrical installation works on HV substation projects.
• Review and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, cable schedules and technical specifications.
• Coordinate installation of primary and secondary plant, including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, protection and control systems.
• Monitor cable installation, glanding, termination and testing activities.
• Resolve technical queries and liaise with design engineers and project teams.
• Carry out site inspections and ensure compliance with quality standards and project specifications.
• Support pre-commissioning, testing and commissioning activities.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and project progress.
• Ensure compliance with site health, safety and environmental requirements.

Essential Requirements

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Previous experience as an Electrical Site Engineer within the HV substation or power infrastructure sector.
• Good understanding of substation construction and electrical installation.
• Experience with primary and/or secondary electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of relevant electrical standards, specifications and site safety requirements.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• Experience on 11kV-400kV substation projects.
• Experience working with National Grid or DNO projects.
• Knowledge of protection, control, SCADA and HV plant installation.
• Experience with substation construction, refurbishment or upgrades.

If you have a background in electrical engineering and experience delivering works within the HV substation environment, we would like to hear from you.