Senior HV Substation Design Engineer – Hybrid/Remote

Deploy Recruitment Group; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / remote working options

Job summary

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead and deliver high-quality primary engineering designs for HV substations and power infrastructure projects. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid or remote setup.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, substantial HV substations design experience (33kV-400kV), and familiarity with UK/international standards.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant experience in primary design within HV substations (33kV-400kV).
• Strong knowledge of UK/international standards and utility requirements.
• Chartered or working towards Chartered Engineer status (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of primary engineering solutions for HV substations and associated infrastructure.
• Produce and review primary design deliverables including layouts, GA drawings, equipment specifications, and technical reports.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, client specifications, and safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, checking, and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support project planning, cost estimates, and risk assessment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder Mgmt

HV Substations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead and deliver high-quality primary engineering designs for HV substations and power infrastructure projects. You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid or remote setup.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, substantial HV substations design experience (33kV-400kV), and familiarity with UK/international standards.