Project Engineer - High Voltage Transmission Systems

Siemens Energy; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company is seeking a Project Engineer for High Voltage Transmission Systems in Manchester. You will manage engineering work packages, ensuring the project scope is delivered on time and within budget, while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams. The role demands a university degree in electrical engineering, strong project management skills, and technical expertise in high-voltage systems. Flexibility in work location and experience in intercultural settings are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Completed university degree in electrical engineering, electrical power engineering, or a comparable field.
• Post-graduate professional experience, including project management exposure.
• Strong technical knowledge in high-voltage transmission equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Primary Equipment project scope on time and within budget.
• Coordinate design, testing, and site activities for robust engineering packages.
• Manage technical aspects of offer and order processing.
• Oversee subcontracting and collaborate with project teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

High-voltage transmission equipment

MS Office applications

English (business-fluent)

German

Education

University degree in electrical engineering or a comparable field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Project Engineer - High Voltage Transmission Systems

Location: United Kingdom – Manchester (Remote vs. Office Hybrid). Organization: EVP Global Functions, Business Unit: Project Entity. Type: Full / Part time (Full-time). Experience Level: Mid-level Professional.

About the Role

Siemens Energy has an exciting opportunity to join our renewable project delivery team in Manchester as a Primary Equipment Project Engineer. The High Voltage Grids division is a global leader in products, systems, and services for reliable and intelligent transmission and distribution of electrical power. Through our Grid Access (GA) and High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) businesses, we connect clean and renewable energy such as offshore wind farms and interconnectors to national grids in the UK and beyond.

In this role, you will report to the Project Manager or Director and manage engineering work packages in line with project and business objectives. This is a chance to contribute to the development of efficient and sustainable power infrastructure while working on projects that make a real difference.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Deliver the Primary Equipment project scope on time, within budget, and in compliance with safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Coordinate design, testing, manufacturing, and site activities to ensure robust electrical engineering packages, drawings, hardware delivery, and commissioning.
• Manage technical aspects of offer and order processing, including planning, scheduling, resource allocation, costing, and risk management.
• Oversee subcontracting and maintain strong collaboration with project teams and technical experts.
• Handle reporting, information management, process reviews, and ensure timely completion of orders.
• Be flexible with work location: office-based during design, travel during procurement, and site-based during installation.

What You Bring

• Completed university degree in electrical engineering, electrical power engineering, or a comparable field (typically 3+ years, desirable).
• Post-graduate professional experience, including project management exposure.
• Strong technical knowledge in high-voltage transmission equipment and auxiliary systems.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and project management tools.
• Business-fluent in English; German is an advantage.
• Intercultural experience preferred, with willingness to travel for customer meetings and site support.