Senior EHV Substation Project Engineer

Egis; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to shape future electricity network investment projects across the distribution network. In the Specification & Design function, you will lead front-end engineering, feasibility assessments and optioneering for EHV schemes, from concept to delivery-ready status, across 11kV–132kV assets.

The role combines strong technical engineering expertise with project development skills and requires a thorough understanding of substation plant, network

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of CDM requirements and engineering governance processes.
• Working knowledge of utility industry standards and engineering best practice.
• Detailed knowledge of EHV substation plant and equipment operating at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and 132kV.
• Experience developing projects involving: Substation asset replacement, Network reinforcement, Customer connections, New-build substation developments.
• Experience working at Primary, Bulk Supply Point and Supply Point Substations.
• Strong understanding of: Power transformers, Switchgear, Protection and control interfaces, Substation primary plant, Associated civil infrastructure.
• Experience developing engineering specifications and project scopes.
• Knowledge of AIS and GIS substations and associated design considerations.
• Experience undertaking feasibility studies, optioneering and project definition activities.
• Ability to assess technical risk, programme impacts and delivery constraints.

Responsibilities

• Develop and define EHV infrastructure projects from early-stage concept through to delivery-ready status.
• Lead feasibility studies, engineering assessments and optioneering activities.
• Develop technical specifications for substation plant replacement, reinforcement and customer connection schemes.
• Produce project scopes, technical requirements, cost estimates and delivery strategies.
• Identify and assess engineering risks, constraints and opportunities during project development.
• Coordinate engineering surveys, investigations and stakeholder inputs required to support project definition.
• Support business case development and investment justification activities.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements and network policies.
• Provide technical guidance and challenge throughout the project development process.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure proposed solutions meet operational and customer requirements.
• Support the handover of fully specified projects into delivery teams.

Skills

EHV substations

Electrical engineering

Feasibility studies

Optioneering

Stakeholder management

Cost estimation

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC in Electrical Engineering

CDM knowledge

Tools

Job description

Egis is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to shape future electricity network investment projects across the distribution network. In the Specification & Design function, you will lead front-end engineering, feasibility assessments and optioneering for EHV schemes, from concept to delivery-ready status, across 11kV–132kV assets.

The role combines strong technical engineering expertise with project development skills and requires a thorough understanding of substation plant, network