Hybrid EHV Project Engineer – Spec & Design

Egis; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking a Project Engineer to help develop future electricity network investment projects across the EHV distribution system. You will support front-end engineering, planning and development to ensure schemes are robust, well defined and delivery-ready.

The role covers projects from 11kV to 132kV, requiring collaboration with the Specification & Design function, feasibility studies, cost estimation and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Knowledge of utility engineering standards and industry best practice.
• Understanding of CDM requirements and engineering governance processes.
• Experience delivering projects within electricity transmission and distribution networks or analogous electrical infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of substation plant and equipment operating at 11kV, 33kV and 66kV, with exposure to 132kV desirable.
• Experience working on plant replacement, reinforcement and customer connection projects.
• Understanding of power transformers, switchgear, protection and control systems, substation primary plant and associated civil infrastructure.
• Experience working on greenfield and brownfield substation projects.
• Knowledge of AIS and GIS substations. Experience managing project costs, programme activities and stakeholder interfaces.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

CDM understanding

Governance familiarity

Project delivery experience

Substation knowledge 11kV–66kV

Education

Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AIS substations

GIS substations

Job description

Egis is seeking a Project Engineer to help develop future electricity network investment projects across the EHV distribution system. You will support front-end engineering, planning and development to ensure schemes are robust, well defined and delivery-ready.

The role covers projects from 11kV to 132kV, requiring collaboration with the Specification & Design function, feasibility studies, cost estimation and stakeholder engagement.