Lead HV Substation Secondary Design Engineer (Hybrid)

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is assisting a global power and energy organisation to appoint a Lead Secondary Design Engineer in Glasgow. The role covers the complete secondary engineering scope for HV/EHV substations and HVDC projects, leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating interfaces from tender through commissioning.

You will oversee protection and control design, auxiliary systems, and integration across multiple packages, while driving technical excellence and project delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of HV/EHV substation experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in secondary systems design and integration.
• Knowledge of protection and control systems including CT/VT calculations.
• Understanding of auxiliary AC/DC interfaces within substations.
• Experience coordinating multiple engineering packages and external subcontractors.
• Experience delivering HV substation projects and ownership across lifecycle.
• HVDC experience beneficial; AC substation background welcomed.
• Ability to lead technical teams and coordinate interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across secondary engineering for HV/EHV substations and HVDC projects.
• Oversee protection and control design and auxiliary systems integration.
• Coordinate interfaces between secondary systems, grid automation, STATCOM and other packages.
• Own engineering activities from tender to commissioning and close-out.
• Lead geographically dispersed teams and subcontractors.
• Manage deliverables, schedules, and resources per specs and standards.
• Review manufacturer drawings and documentation throughout project.
• Resolve design challenges and interface issues.
• Provide site testing support and resolve issues during commissioning.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering processes and quality.

Job description

Hunter Philips Executive Search is assisting a global power and energy organisation to appoint a Lead Secondary Design Engineer in Glasgow. The role covers the complete secondary engineering scope for HV/EHV substations and HVDC projects, leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating interfaces from tender through commissioning.

You will oversee protection and control design, auxiliary systems, and integration across multiple packages, while driving technical excellence and project delivery