Senior Electrical Design Engineer – HV Substations (11-33kV)

Energy Jobline ZR

Croydon

On-site

GBP 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Technical Principal / Principal Electrical Engineer for 11kV-33kV substation design across the UK. This senior role combines technical design with project leadership and client management within the energy/power sector.

You will lead electrical engineering packages, mentor junior staff, and travel within the UK and internationally to support bids, surveys and commissioning. A Chartered Engineer with HV experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering.
Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.
Extensive electrical project engineering experience.
Strong 11kV-33kV network design experience.
Strong HV substation and HV/LV design knowledge.
Experience with control and protection systems, including G99.
Experience producing specifications, calculations, drawings and design deliverables.
Ability to lead projects from early design through commissioning.
Strong multidisciplinary coordination and stakeholder-management skills.
Knowledge of DNO/TSO standards and regulations.
Experience mentoring or developing engineers.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Desirable Renewable and grid connection experience.
Net-zero energy project experience.
Experience with data centres, aviation, healthcare, nuclear or defence.
Commissioning and site-support experience.
Bid preparation and proposal-writing experience.
Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

Front-End & Optioneering Capture and agree stakeholder requirements.
Assess network configuration, resilience and operational scenarios.
Lead and support site surveys.
Develop technical options and recommendations.
Produce reports to support client decision-making.
Electrical & Substation Design Deliver electrical designs for 11kV-33kV networks.
Cable sizing, routing and termination.
Develop HV substation layouts and equipment specifications.
Design control and protection schemes, including G99.
Multicore and fibre-optic cable design.
Earthing system design.
Substation LVAC and DC system design.
Interpret client and DNO standards.
Produce high-quality technical drawings, calculations and design deliverables.
Project & Technical Leadership Lead electrical engineering packages and projects.
Coordinate multidisciplinary design interfaces.
Manage technical deliverables against programme and quality requirements.
Conduct design reviews and provide technical assurance.
Act as a key client interface.
Lead technical meetings and workshops.
Resolve complex engineering and design issues.
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
Commissioning & Construction Support Respond to construction and commissioning queries.
Attend site meetings and design reviews.
Provide technical support during construction.
Resolve site-based technical issues.
Support commissioning and project close-out.
Bids & Business Development Provide technical input into bids and tenders.
Support methodologies, programmes and resource proposals.
Prepare technical capability statements.
Support client development and new opportunities.