Senior Principal HV Plant Engineer

Stantec; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent pension plan

Free private medical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Hybrid working arrangements

Industry-leading training and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for a Principal/Senior HV Plant Engineer to join their Energy team. This role involves working on various projects such as HVDC and substations, focusing on electrical design and collaboration within engineering teams. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, significant experience in HV substation systems, and a proactive approach to coaching junior team members. The job offers hybrid working arrangements and excellent professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum overall experience in HV substation plant electrical power systems.
• Knowledge of the electricity transmission and distribution industry.
• Ability to produce design and specification documentation.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the HV team for electrical substation design projects.
• Lead FEED design and detailed designs for refurbishments.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical Engineering knowledge

HV Substation design experience

Collaborative team skills

Proactive coaching ability

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Opportunity

The transmission and distribution sector is rapidly transforming against a backdrop of growing demand, regulatory changes, ambitious carbon reduction targets and new innovations in technology.

If you are passionate about making a difference, join our industry‑leading Energy team in leading the change! We are currently seeking a Principal/Senior HV Plant Engineer in our Energy Team. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of projects across various technical disciplines with clients across the country.

The projects you may work on include HVDC, interconnectors, windfarms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishment works and connection schemes.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the HV team for electrical substation design projects.
• Support or lead FEED design and detailed design for substation refurbishment, extensions and new‑build projects.
• Collaborate closely with other disciplines within the engineering team.
• Produce design and specification documentation for HV substation plant electrical power systems and associated power system components.
• Apply P&C (planning and construction) aspects where required (preferable).
• Engage with key T&D clients in the UK to ensure solutions meet their needs.
• Coach and mentor junior team members and contribute to the wider energy team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related technical field). Candidates from other technical backgrounds are also considered if they have the necessary willingness to learn.
• Minimum overall experience in design and specification production for HV substation plant electrical power systems and components.
• Experience as an HV Substation / Primary Plant Design Engineer.
• Knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry.
• Pro‑active, collaborative, and capable of coaching within the wider energy team.
• Understanding of industry best practices and innovative solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent pension plan.
• Free private medical insurance.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Industry‑leading training and development opportunities.
• Interesting projects with opportunities for growth.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.