Senior HV Substation Design Engineer - Remote/Hybrid

Deploy Recruitment Group; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; 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 the design of primary engineering solutions for HV substations and power infrastructure, delivering high-quality work while mentoring junior engineers. The role offers hybrid or remote working with close collaboration to project teams, clients, and multidisciplinary groups.

You will ensure designs meet UK/international standards and client specifications.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant HV substations primary design experience (33kV-400kV).
• Knowledge of UK and international standards; chartered status desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of primary engineering solutions for HV substations and associated infrastructure.
• Produce and review 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

Lead design tasks

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead the design of primary engineering solutions for HV substations and power infrastructure, delivering high-quality work while mentoring junior engineers. The role offers hybrid or remote working with close collaboration to project teams, clients, and multidisciplinary groups.

You will ensure designs meet UK/international standards and client specifications.