Senior Substation Engineer - Lead HV Design, Hybrid/Remote

IDOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Partial remote work

Summer timetable

Life and accident insurance

Work-life balance

Long-term career path

Opportunity to become a partner

Multinational environment

Job summary

IDOM is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer (Primary Plant) to join the Energy team in Manchester. You will lead HV/EHV substation design, perform critical calculations, review drawings, and ensure UK standards compliance while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and clients.

The role offers flexible scheduling, partial remote work, and a clear path to seniority including partnership prospects in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or master’s in electrical engineering.
• Over 8 years in substation design (Primary Plant).
• Ability to work autonomously and lead design packages.
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the team.
• Familiarity with UK utility standards.
• Tools: AutoCAD/MicroStation, DIgSILENT, PSCAD, CDEGS are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV/EHV substation physical design (layouts, busbars, equipment arrangement).
• Perform sag & tension calculations, busbar sizing, and earthing system design.
• Review and approve GA drawings, single-line diagrams, and cable routing plans.
• Ensure compliance with UK utility standards and project specifications.
• Provide technical leadership and client interface for utilities.
• Act as main technical contact for clients and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Substation design

Electrical engineering

Autonomous work

Mentor junior engineers

UK standards familiarity

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD/MicroStation

DIgSILENT

PSCAD

CDEGS

Job description

IDOM is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer (Primary Plant) to join the Energy team in Manchester. You will lead HV/EHV substation design, perform critical calculations, review drawings, and ensure UK standards compliance while coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and clients.

The role offers flexible scheduling, partial remote work, and a clear path to seniority including partnership prospects in a multinational environment.