Senior Power Engineer – Substation & Grid Innovation

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead high‑voltage substation design projects in the UK. You will mentor engineers, coordinate cross‑location teams and ensure quality across deliverables. This role requires strong collaboration, problem solving and travel readiness.

Join HDR to contribute to world‑class power systems work, advancing exciting infrastructure projects and sharing expertise within an employee‑owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of technical design experience with high voltage switchyards/substations up to 765 kV.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE, ANSI and related design/equipment standards.
• Proven track record working with diverse teams and project staff.
• Experience with industry standard design software and tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop a project execution plan for the technical aspects of projects.
• Assign tasks and provide technical guidance to project team members.
• Support scope, schedule, and budget through proposal development and WBS.
• Coordinate quality checks per HDR QMS and review projects from other teams.
• Mentor Electrical Engineers, Graduate Engineers and Drafters/Designers.
• Lead multiple projects concurrently across locations.
• Work with senior engineers to develop technical expertise and attend training.
• Prepare technical papers/presentations showcasing HDR capabilities.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Industry standard design software

IEC/IEEE/ANSI standards

Job description

HDR is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead high‑voltage substation design projects in the UK. You will mentor engineers, coordinate cross‑location teams and ensure quality across deliverables. This role requires strong collaboration, problem solving and travel readiness.

Join HDR to contribute to world‑class power systems work, advancing exciting infrastructure projects and sharing expertise within an employee‑owned culture.