Senior Electrical Engineer – HV & Substations (UK South)

Suir Engineering Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Parental leave

Private health insurance

Life and disability cover

Employee assistance program

CPD and Chartership support

International assignments

Job summary

Suir Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for the UK Southern region, based in our Waterloo, London office. The role focuses on electrical control systems design, development, and maintenance for HV/LV schemes across the Southern England projects.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years of experience in HV energy and renewables, with strong communication and team-work skills. Travel to regional sites is required.

Qualifications

• Third level degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 2+ years’ experience as Electrical Project Engineer in HV Energy/Renewables.
• Excellent communication skills (oral & written).
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to influence colleagues at all levels.
• Travel to sites in Southern region.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review schematic drawings and single line diagrams.
• Develop HV system studies: protection coordination, arc flash, load flow, fault level reports.
• Pre-commissioning and commissioning of GIS/AIS substations.
• Design for high and low voltage equipment and protection systems.
• Prepare technical specifications and enquiry documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, design team, and contractors on technical issues.
• Manage project queries and assist with site testing and handover.

Skills

Electrical design

HV systems

Protection coordination

Electrical drawings

Project leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Suir Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for the UK Southern region, based in our Waterloo, London office. The role focuses on electrical control systems design, development, and maintenance for HV/LV schemes across the Southern England projects.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years of experience in HV energy and renewables, with strong communication and team-work skills. Travel to regional sites is required.