Lead HV Substation Design Engineer – Hybrid/Travel 25%

Real; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Real is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to lead a team on transmission substation projects in Glasgow. You will focus on project/tender engineering and interfaces, steering electro-mechanical design to meet customer needs and standards.

You will act as technical lead for AIS/GIS projects, manage interfaces with civil, protection and control, and support site activities. Strong communication and Chartered Engineer progression are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master's in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Proven experience in transmission substation engineering, with focus on detailed design, tender process and site support.
• Knowledge of SSEN & SPEN requirements and standards.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards it.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all engineering activities from early engagement to as-built with QA/QC HSSE integrity.
• Technical lead of large and complex EHV/HV AIS & GIS projects in the UK.
• Coordinate and mentor internal and external engineering teams and partners.
• Develop interfaces between construction planning, steel structure engineering, protection and control systems.
• Engage in technical discussions with customers and suppliers; handle site queries up to as-built docs.
• Manage engineering budget, schedule, risk and change management activities.
• Provide technical solutions and support tender schemes and project scope documents.
• Review supplier designs and FAT plans; participate in factory and site tests.

Skills

CEng status

English fluency

Communication

Team player

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor or Master in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Real is seeking a Principal Design Engineer to lead a team on transmission substation projects in Glasgow. You will focus on project/tender engineering and interfaces, steering electro-mechanical design to meet customer needs and standards.

You will act as technical lead for AIS/GIS projects, manage interfaces with civil, protection and control, and support site activities. Strong communication and Chartered Engineer progression are expected.