Senior Principal Electrical Engineer – HV Transmission Lead

Mott MacDonald; Brighton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is hiring an Electrical Technical Principal in Brighton to lead the electrical design of high-voltage transmission infrastructure. This role requires extensive experience in managing utility transmission projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge in substation principles, have proven leadership experience across project life cycles, and demonstrate excellent communication and coordination skills with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of substation principles for transmission and distribution infrastructure.
• Proven leadership of electrical engineering teams across all project life-cycle stages.
• Excellent coordination with civil, environmental, and secondary disciplines.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design input for HV transmission infrastructure projects.
• Review and approve technical deliverables and guidance to the engineering team.
• Collaborate closely with project discipline leads to meet requirements.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently, overseeing electrical design stages.

Skills

Electrical design

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Chartered Engineer designation

Job description

Mott MacDonald is hiring an Electrical Technical Principal in Brighton to lead the electrical design of high-voltage transmission infrastructure. This role requires extensive experience in managing utility transmission projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge in substation principles, have proven leadership experience across project life cycles, and demonstrate excellent communication and coordination skills with multidisciplinary teams.