Hybrid Project Engineer: EHV Substation Design

Egis; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking a Project Engineer to support the development of high voltage infrastructure across 11kV to 132kV. The role sits in Specification & Design, ensuring schemes are robust, fully defined and ready for delivery, while coordinating surveys, cost estimates and stakeholder inputs.

The position involves feasibility studies, option analysis and developing technical specifications for substations, with a focus on safety, standards and network policies.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a 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.

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

Substation engineering

Protection and control

Switchgear

Power transformers

CDM compliance

Education

Electrical engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

AIS substations

GIS substations

Job description

Egis is seeking a Project Engineer to support the development of high voltage infrastructure across 11kV to 132kV. The role sits in Specification & Design, ensuring schemes are robust, fully defined and ready for delivery, while coordinating surveys, cost estimates and stakeholder inputs.

The position involves feasibility studies, option analysis and developing technical specifications for substations, with a focus on safety, standards and network policies.