Lead Electrical Engineer - HV Substations & Grid Solutions

Abb; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Hybrid working arrangements

Employee referral programme

Bonus scheme

Job summary

ABB in the UK is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive design and delivery across AIS and GIS substations up to 400kV, leading the electrical discipline as the technical authority on projects spanning renewables, oil & gas and power infrastructure.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and guide projects from conception through completion in a dynamic energy environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in electrical engineering, including substantial experience in high-voltage substation design.
• Significant experience with MV, HV and EHV systems, including AIS and GIS substations.
• Proficiency with electrical engineering design software, power system studies and associated tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of eHouse solutions, substations, MV/HV/EHV AIS and GIS switchgear systems (up to 400kV), transformers and protection systems.
• Act as Electrical Technical Authority, providing leadership, expertise and support throughout all project phases.
• Lead power system studies and ensure grid code and installation compliance.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors and suppliers to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while supporting client relationships and business development activities.

Skills

High-voltage substation design

MV/HV/EHV systems

Electrical engineering design software

Power system studies

Grid code compliance

Project leadership

Mentoring junior engineers

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

Power system study software

Job description

ABB in the UK is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive design and delivery across AIS and GIS substations up to 400kV, leading the electrical discipline as the technical authority on projects spanning renewables, oil & gas and power infrastructure.

You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams, and guide projects from conception through completion in a dynamic energy environment.