Electrical Substation Designer - Wiring & Layouts

Mott MacDonald; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Annual bonus schemes

Flexible benefits

Health cash plan

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Electrical Designer to support the preparation of electrical drawings, layouts, and documentation for medium voltage substation projects. You will work under senior engineers to deliver accurate design outputs, including wiring diagrams and equipment layouts, while adhering to standards.

This role offers hybrid working arrangements and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Essential: HNC/HND, Diploma, Associate Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or other relevant design software.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and substation secondary systems.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and Design: prepare electrical drawings for substation secondary systems including protection, control and communication systems.
• Produce wiring diagrams, cable schedules, block diagrams, and equipment layouts.
• Assist with cable routing, trench layouts, and equipment arrangement drawings.
• Technical Support: prepare technical documentation for secondary systems and ensure designs meet standards and client requirements.
• Project Delivery: maintain drawing registers and revision records; support design reviews and timely delivery.
• Quality: follow drafting procedures and support continuous improvement within the design team.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Supervision-adaptable

Electrical principles

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

Revit

MicroStation

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking an Electrical Designer to support the preparation of electrical drawings, layouts, and documentation for medium voltage substation projects. You will work under senior engineers to deliver accurate design outputs, including wiring diagrams and equipment layouts, while adhering to standards.

This role offers hybrid working arrangements and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.