Senior HV/MV Engineer - Primary Plant Lead

Metlen Plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking an experienced HV Engineer based in Newcastle to join the Grid & Digital Solutions in the Thermal Power & HVDC division. You will lead HV and MV design packages, provide technical governance, and mentor engineers while coordinating with Protection & Control, Civil, Cable, and Project Delivery teams.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years in HV/MV engineering, with strong UK substation design experience and excellent stakeholder

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years HV/MV engineering experience.
• UK experience in primary substation design (132kV-400kV) and MV (11kV-33kV).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HV plant and MV design packages from concept to construction.
• Provide technical governance by reviewing, approving, and signing off designs.
• Act as discipline lead for Primary Plant and MV engineering and mentor engineers.
• Coordinate interfaces between HV primary, HV secondary (P&C), and MV systems.
• Support procurement and review vendor documentation.
• Travel to project sites and facilities as required.

Skills

HV engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Design coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking an experienced HV Engineer based in Newcastle to join the Grid & Digital Solutions in the Thermal Power & HVDC division. You will lead HV and MV design packages, provide technical governance, and mentor engineers while coordinating with Protection & Control, Civil, Cable, and Project Delivery teams.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years in HV/MV engineering, with strong UK substation design experience and excellent stakeholder