Power Systems Design - Principal Consultant

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Lead Engineer to manage substation design projects in UK and international markets. You will guide teams in technical delivery and ensure compliance with safety standards, contributing to project success through your expertise and leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in T&D or Power Systems Engineering.
• Expert in substation design up to 132kV+, ideally 400kV.
• Strong knowledge of ENA/BS/IEC/IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of substation designs up to 400kV.
• Oversee and sign off on engineering designs and reports.
• Guide junior engineers and support their professional growth.

Skills

Technical delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Collaboration

Education

Masters degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Company description:

Rina

Job description:

The Opportunity

Youll take a leading role in concept and feasibility studies, substation design, and system studies for projects that span both UK and international markets. As part of our Engineering Team, you'll drive project success through technical excellence, stakeholder engagement, and strong leadership.

Responsibilities

What Youll Do:

Lead technical delivery of substation designs (AIS/GIS) up to 400kV.

Oversee and sign off on engineering designs, specifications, reports, and calculations.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (Protection & Control, Civil/Structural).

Guide junior engineers and support their professional growth.

Interface with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Ensure regulatory compliance (CDM, UK H&S) and safety by design.

Support tender development, resource planning, budgeting, and QA.

Act as Principal Designer as needed and contribute to design management practices.

What Youll Bring:

10+ years in T&D or Power Systems Engineering

Masters degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar)

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Expert in substation design up to 132kV+ (ideally up to 400kV)

Strong knowledge of ENA/BS/IEC/IEEE standards