Senior Electrical Engineer – HV Substations & Energy Projects

BlackBerry Inc.; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension

Life assurance

Private medical cover

Cycle to work

Hybrid working

Learning and development

Employee referral program

Generous bonus scheme

Job summary

ABB in the UK is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive design and implementation of eHouse, substations and AIS/GIS systems up to 400kV, delivering high‑quality solutions across major energy projects. You will act as Electrical Technical Authority, lead power system studies, manage deliverables, risk and stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers while supporting client relationships and business development.

You will join a Hybrid work model from either St Neots or Aberdeen locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards professional registration.
• Significant experience within the energy sector, particularly power generation, transmission or distribution.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in electrical engineering, including substantial experience in high-voltage substation design.
• Strong knowledge of MV, HV and EHV systems, including AIS and GIS substations.
• Proficiency with electrical engineering design software, power system studies and associated engineering tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and solution-focused approach.
• Excellent planning, prioritisation and commercial awareness skills within a project delivery environment.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and implementation of eHouse solutions, substations, MV/HV/EHV AIS and GIS switchgear systems (up to 400kV), transformers and protection systems.
• Acting as the Electrical Technical Authority, providing technical leadership, expertise and support throughout all project phases.
• Leading power system studies and ensuring grid code compliance, installation compliance and successful integration of electrical systems.
• Managing technical deliverables, project risks, schedules and stakeholder interfaces to support successful project execution.
• Preparing, reviewing and approving engineering reports, specifications, calculations and project documentation.
• Conducting HAZOP, EHAZOP and technical risk assessments, developing and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, contractors and suppliers to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers while supporting client relationship management and business development activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

HV substation design

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer status (or in progress)

Tools

Power system software

Engineering tools

Job description

ABB in the UK is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to drive design and implementation of eHouse, substations and AIS/GIS systems up to 400kV, delivering high‑quality solutions across major energy projects. You will act as Electrical Technical Authority, lead power system studies, manage deliverables, risk and stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers while supporting client relationships and business development.

You will join a Hybrid work model from either St Neots or Aberdeen locations.