Principal HV Substation Design Lead

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

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.