Lead Electrical Engineer

ABB; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to oversee the design and implementation of high voltage substation projects. In this key role, you will collaborate with a dynamic team focused on renewable energy and ensure project success through effective stakeholder management and technical expertise. This position offers opportunities for career development and impactful work in the energy sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous employee referral scheme

Company car or cash for car allowance

Private medical cover

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in electrical engineering focusing on high voltage substation design.
• Collaborative and solution-focused with strong communication skills.
• Chartered Electrical Engineer or working towards this status.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of various substation systems.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and conduct risk assessments.
• Provide technical support and prepare project documentation.

Skills

Project Management

High Voltage Design

Electrical Engineering Principles

Stakeholder Collaboration

Risk Assessment

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical Design Software

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Electrical Engineering Manager

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Diese Position Untersteht

Electrical Engineering Manager

We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high voltage substation design, including both air-insulated (AIS) and gas-insulated switchgear (GIS). This role requires a deep understanding of electrical engineering principles and the ability to lead complex projects from conception to completion.

As a Lead Electrical Engineer within Process Automation Energy Industries you will have the opportunity to act as the technical lead on projects within a dynamic team covering a wide variety of industry including renewables (Wind/H2/Hydro), Oil Gas & Chemicals and Power-to-X. Each day, you will ensure the activities related to all engineering disciplines within your area of responsibility are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by acting as a design authority for the electrical engineering discipline.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

What’s in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Your Role And Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

• Work model: hybrid from ABB Aberdeen, St Neots or Warrington {}
• Leading the design and implementation of eHouse, Substation, MV/HV/EHV AIS & GIS Switchgear (up to 400kV), Step up/down transformers, and Protection.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project success, manage timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, and conduct risk assessments with mitigation strategies.
• Acting as Electrical TA and providing technical support and troubleshooting during project execution, prepare detailed project documentation, and conduct HAZOP and EHAZOP workshops.
• Installation and grid code compliance, including leading power system studies, with a proven track record of leading large projects and coordinating with multiple parties.
• Provide technical expertise in the areas of power distribution, protection, and control systems.
• Oversee the preparation of detailed engineering reports, plans, and specifications.
• Conduct feasibility studies, cost estimates, and technical evaluations.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
• Participate in project management activities, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, and assist with marketing and business development efforts
  
  

Qualifications For The Role

• Experience in the Energy industry, particularly in power generation, transmission, or distribution.
• Masters or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Chartered Electrical Engineer or working towards this status.
• Significant experience in electrical engineering, with a focus on high voltage substation
• design.
• Proficiency in electrical design software and tools.
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach, and strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong English Language skills
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Ability to demonstrate the importance of commercial awareness
  
  

Benefits

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Company car or cash for car allowance
• Private medical cover for yourself
• Generous bonus scheme
  
  

For the 5th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

More About Us

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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