Senior HV Substation Primary Design Engineer (Remote/Hybrid)

Deploy Recruitment Group; Normanton on Trent; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote options

Career progression

Professional development

Major infrastructure projects

Supportive team

Job summary

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead and deliver primary engineering designs for HV substations and power infrastructure. In a role within a FTSE 250 company, you will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure design quality.

The position offers hybrid or remote working, exposure to major infrastructure and energy transition projects, and clear opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in primary design within HV substations (e.g. 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.
• Produce and review layouts, GA drawings, equipment specs, and reports.
• Ensure designs meet standards, client specs and safety requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, checking, and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Interface with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Support project planning, cost estimates, and risk assessment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and standards.

Skills

Lead design tasks

Mentor engineers

Stakeholder management

UK/International standards

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Deploy Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer to lead and deliver primary engineering designs for HV substations and power infrastructure. In a role within a FTSE 250 company, you will mentor junior engineers and collaborate with project managers, clients, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure design quality.

The position offers hybrid or remote working, exposure to major infrastructure and energy transition projects, and clear opportunities for career