Senior EHV Substation Primary Design Engineer – Hybrid

Primary Power Consulting; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private health insurance

Death in Service cover (3x salary)

33 days' annual leave

Hybrid and flexible working

Chartership support

Career progression opportunities

Overtime available

Free parking

Job summary

Primary Power Consulting is seeking an experienced EHV Substation Primary Design Engineer to lead complex projects from feasibility through detailed design and construction support, based in Leeds with hybrid working.

You’ll produce primary designs for EHV substations up to 132kV, develop single line diagrams, equipment schedules and specifications, and coordinate with protection, civil, and project delivery teams to deliver practical engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience designing EHV and HV substations.
• Experience designing protection and control systems for HV and EHV substations.
• Knowledge of National Grid, DNO, ICP, renewable energy or battery storage projects is advantageous.
• Experience with AIS and/or GIS substations.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Produce primary electrical designs for EHV substations up to 132kV.
• Develop single line diagrams, substation layouts, equipment schedules and technical specs.
• Complete feasibility studies, concept designs and detailed engineering activities.
• Prepare specifications for transformers, switchgear, cables, overhead line interfaces and associated plant.
• Produce engineering calculations and supporting technical documentation.
• Support AIS and GIS substation projects.
• Coordinate with protection and control, civil engineering and project delivery teams.
• Attend design reviews and technical workshops with clients and project stakeholders.
• Ensure designs meet National Grid, DNO, ICP and industry standards.
• Support tender submissions and mentor graduate and junior engineers where appropriate.

Skills

EHV Substations

Protection & Control

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (HNC/HND/degree)

Job description

Primary Power Consulting is seeking an experienced EHV Substation Primary Design Engineer to lead complex projects from feasibility through detailed design and construction support, based in Leeds with hybrid working.

You’ll produce primary designs for EHV substations up to 132kV, develop single line diagrams, equipment schedules and specifications, and coordinate with protection, civil, and project delivery teams to deliver practical engineering solutions.