Senior HV Engineer: Substation Design & Lead (132kV-400kV)

Astute People; Newcastle upon Tyne; Presencial; GBP 75.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Astute is recruiting an HV Engineer to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Converter Station in the Newcastle area on a permanent basis. The salary ranges from £75,000 to £80,000 plus company benefits.

The role leads end-to-end HV/MV design, providing technical governance, and coordinating with Protection & Control, Civil, Cable, and Project Delivery teams. You will interface with clients and procurement activities, mentoring engineers, and ensuring timely design delivery.

Formación

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Minimum 10 years' experience in HV/MV engineering within transmission/substation environments
• Strong UK experience in primary substation design (132kV-400kV, AIS/GIS) and MV systems (11kV-33kV), including knowledge of National Grid and Scottish Power standards

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end delivery of primary HV plant and MV design packages, from concept through to construction, including single-line diagrams, layouts, and equipment specification
• Provide technical governance by reviewing, approving, and signing off internal and third-party designs for accuracy, compliance, and constructability
• Act as the discipline lead for Primary Plant and MV engineering, mentoring engineers and coordinating with Protection & Control, Civil, Cable, and Project Delivery teams
• Manage interfaces between HV primary, HV secondary (P&C), and MV systems, ensuring design consistency and integration
• Interface with clients and stakeholders, representing the contractor as the subject matter expert in primary plant design
• Support procurement activities, including preparation of technical specifications, evaluation of supplier bids, and review of vendor documentation and drawings
• Coordinate with consortium partners, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure timely and compliant design delivery

Conocimientos

HV/MV engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Design coordination

Educación

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Astute is recruiting an HV Engineer to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Converter Station in the Newcastle area on a permanent basis. The salary ranges from £75,000 to £80,000 plus company benefits.

The role leads end-to-end HV/MV design, providing technical governance, and coordinating with Protection & Control, Civil, Cable, and Project Delivery teams. You will interface with clients and procurement activities, mentoring engineers, and ensuring timely design delivery.