Senior Substation Engineers - Primary Plant Engineer.

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

Ubicación: Manchester

Descripción: Do you want to be part of a company where you can become a partner? Our cornerstones are customer satisfaction, colleagues and professional development. If you identify with this, keep reading!

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for an Senior Substation Engineers - Primary Plant Engineer to join the team of Energy in our offices Manchester. IDOM is a global engineering consultancy with a strong reputation in the energy sector. In the UK, we are growing to support utilities with substation projects, bringing our experience from major projects around the world from power grid and renewable energy to hydro pumped storage plants, synchronous condenser plants, interconnectors, and other critical infrastructure.

Primary Plant Engineer. Core 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.

At IDOM, we offer you the opportunity to participate in national and international projects as part of a team where you will have the support to push your professional boundaries and improve your skills every day. In a multidisciplinary environment you will be exposed to all the latest technologies and best practices.

IDOM offers…

• Flexible schedule


• Work remotely, one day or two afternoons per week


• Summer Timetable (July and August)


• Tax deductible items (restaurant card, medical insurance, travel card, childcare ....)


• Life and accident insurance


• Work-life balance


• Long-term career path


• Opportunity to become a partner


• A multicultural and multidisciplinary environment


• Opportunity to take on more responsibility


• Shared commitment


• Strong interpersonal relationships

ABOUT YOU

Apply if you…

What we’re looking for:

• Have Degree or master’s in electrical engineering.


• Haver 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 (desirable).


• Spanish language is a plus.


• Chartered Engineer status desirable but not essential.


• Above all, are attracted by a multinational company like IDOM.

ABOUT US

IDOM is an Association of Professionals working in the areas of Engineering, Architecture, and Consulting on projects that contribute to a more sustainable world. The ownership structure of IDOM creates a culture of engagement, to offer the best service for the client, while our people develop both professionally and personally in an environment of technical excellence.

IDOM's most important assets are the expertise and experience of our people. Our employees are deeply united, highly qualified, and skilled professionals. We work within a framework of professional liberty and integrity, with a strong commitment to progress, development, quality service, and innovation.

Since IDOM’s foundation in 1957, we have grown steadily to become a multidisciplinary and integrated multinational organization, with more than 5,300 people working in over 145 countries.

Are you ready to take the next step?

As a member of our TEAM, you will have the opportunity for career development at the highest level in an environment of respect and professional integrity.

We look forward to meeting you!