Lead Substation Engineer – UK (Hybrid)

Snc-Lavalin; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Primary Engineer to manage and lead all primary engineering activities for substation projects. This role involves supervision of engineering teams and ensuring project compliance with specifications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in utilities. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with travel required up to 25% of the time. Join a team dedicated to shaping energy solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive substation engineering experience in utilities, particularly in transmission electrical networks.
• Availability to travel 25% of the time (domestic/international travel).

Responsibilities

• Manage & lead all primary engineering activities from project start till the As-Built stage.
• Instruct, supervise & coordinate with engineering teams.
• Review HV plant design packages and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Prepare technical documents and schedules for projects.

Skills

Expert knowledge in Substation primary design

Strong in MS Office

Knowledge in MicroStation

Knowledge in AutoCAD

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Job description

A leading engineering company in Glasgow is seeking a Lead Primary Engineer to manage and lead all primary engineering activities for substation projects. This role involves supervision of engineering teams and ensuring project compliance with specifications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in utilities. The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with travel required up to 25% of the time. Join a team dedicated to shaping energy solutions.