Principal Design Engineer in Glasgow

Energy Jobline ZR; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 124,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR seeks a Senior Principal Substation Primary HV Plant Design Engineer in Glasgow. The role leads HV design delivery, mentors engineers and coordinates across multi-disciplinary teams on major transmission projects.

The position requires Chartered status or progress towards it, with authority to chair design reviews and drive quality across HV plant layouts, interlocking schemes, and busbar calculations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.
• Proven HV primary plant design experience for substations.
• Strong knowledge of IEC/IEEE/Grid standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for HV substation projects, ensuring technical integrity.
• Line manage and mentor junior and mid-level engineers.
• Review HV plant layouts, earthing designs, interlocking schemes and busbar calculations.

Skills

HV substation design

Team leadership

Tender management

Electrical standards

UK grid standards

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

BPSS clearance

Job description

Job Description

Principal Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer

Are you a Senior or Principal HV Design Engineer looking for a long‑term, high‑impact contract with a leading engineering consultancy?

We are seeking an experienced Principal Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer to lead technical delivery and team development on major electricity transmission projects.

Role Overview:

• Role: Principal Substation Primary (HV Plant) Design Engineer
• Location: Glasgow (Office/Hybrid options also available in Leeds, Birmingham, or Epsom)
• Duration: 12 Months
• Rate: Up to £90- £95/hr (Inside IR35 / Umbrella)
• Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for BPSS security clearance

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for high‑voltage (HV) transmission substation projects, ensuring full compliance and technical integrity.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Line manage, mentor, and support the career development of junior and mid‑level engineers.
• Design & Quality Assurance: Review and assure HV plant layouts, earthing designs, interlocking schemes, busbar calculations, and technical specifications.
• Tender & Bid Management: Act as tender manager for HV plant packages, reviewing technical offers to deliver competitive, compliant submissions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Chair design and hazard review meetings, coordinate across multi‑disciplinary teams, and attend site visits, FAT, and SAT as required.

Key Requirements:

• Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience); Chartered Engineer status (or actively working towards it).
• HV Expertise: Proven track record in primary plant design for substations (UK grid standards knowledge strongly ).
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams, resourcing, and technical quality control.
• Standards: Strong working knowledge of electrical codes and standards (IEC, IEEE, Grid standards).
• Clearance: Active BPSS clearance