Principal Civil Engineer – HV Substations & T&D Design Lead

Jacobs

Bristol

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Principal Engineer – Civils in Bristol to provide strategic leadership across frontend engineering design (FEED) and detailed civil/structural design for high‑voltage substations, HVDC converter stations, and related infrastructure. You will shape technical assurance, delivery excellence and market growth in the Transmission & Distribution sector.

Responsibilities include leading design packages, developing substation layouts, reviewing calculations, and coordinating with

Qualifications

A degree in Civil Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.
Experience within a civil discipline and delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects for the Energy Transition.
Experience preparing design calculations, reports, and detailed drawings. CAD (AutoCAD or MicroStation) preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

Lead civil/structural design packages from concept through detailed design and construction support for National Grid and DNO clients
Develop civil layouts for substations, including platforms, foundations, bunds, drainage, access roads, ducting, fencing, and security features, integrating geotechnical and structural inputs with electrical plant layouts
Prepare and review calculations, drawings, and specifications for foundations, bunds/oil containment, drainage/SuDS, and structural framing, ensuring compliance with Eurocodes and DNO standards
Conduct design reviews and risk assessments
Ensure adherence to CDM 2015 and Jacobs’ quality processes
Manage resources and deliverables within agreed budgets and timelines
Coordinate with global design centres, sub-consultants, and suppliers using BIM/CDE platforms (Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation)
Support client meetings, technical presentations, and tender submissions
Maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to capability development within the civils team