Principal Primary Design Engineer

Hendrick Motorsport; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking a Principal Primary Design Engineer to lead the design of high-voltage substation projects. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with technical standards and provide mentoring to junior engineers. This role offers a chance to work on critical projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams and will be based remotely.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in primary design of high-voltage substations (132kV-400kV).
• Proficient in design tools and able to lead multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong understanding of SSE's technical standards and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the primary electrical design of HV substations.
• Ensure compliance with SSE Engineering Governance.
• Produce and review key design deliverables.
• Collaborate with multiple teams for efficient design delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Knowledge of technical standards

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley Substation

Job description

Role Overview:

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Principal Primary Design Engineer to lead the design and delivery of high-voltage substation projects within the SSE portfolio. This role is critical to ensuring that all primary design outputs meet SSE's technical standards, safety requirements, and project delivery expectations.

(Remote)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the primary electrical design of HV substations (typically 132kV and above) for SSE projects, including layout development, equipment selection, and integration.
• Ensure all designs comply with SSE Engineering Governance, including SSE Design Standards, SHE Transmission specifications, and CDM regulations.
• Produce and review key design deliverables such as:
  • Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
  • General Arrangement Drawings (GAs)
  • Earthing and Bonding Layouts
  • Cable Routing and Interconnection Diagrams
• Collaborate closely with SSE project managers, civil engineers, protection & control teams, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated and efficient design delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and design teams working on SSE frameworks.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP workshops, and technical assurance processes.
• Support project planning, cost estimation, and risk management from a design perspective.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SSE's evolving technical requirements, including sustainability and digital engineering initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Chartered Engineer status preferred).
• Significant experience in primary design of high-voltage substations (132kV-400kV), specifically on SSE projects.
• Strong understanding of SSE's technical standards, governance processes, and design assurance procedures.
• Proficient in design tools such as AutoCAD, Bentley Substation, or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams and manage interfaces with SSE stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with SHE Transmission's digital design platforms and BIM workflows.
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability considerations in SSE project delivery.
• Familiarity with offshore or rural substation design challenges specific to SSE's network.

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