Substation Project Engineer

Taylor Hopkinson Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major distribution network operator in the UK is seeking a Substation Project Engineer. The ideal candidate will be a degree-qualified electrical engineer with over 3 years of experience in high-voltage substation design and operations up to 400kV. Responsibilities include creating project designs, reviewing contractors' work, and ensuring safety compliance. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on significant projects that impact network security and quality of installations.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be degree qualified electrical engineers to be considered for this role.
• A minimum of 3+ years substation project engineer experience up to 400kV.
• Proven experience in high-voltage substation design, operation, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Creating outline scope and site location plans for projects.
• Reviewing contractor designs and witnessing Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Implementing safety by design principles to control risks.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

High-voltage system design

Health and safety compliance

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Substation Project Engineer required for a Major Distribution Network Operator based in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Creating outline scope, site location plans, primary plant layout and Single Line Diagrams for new build and asset replacement type projects, operating up to 400kV.
• Reviewing contractor/consultants detailed designs and witnessing Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Implementing safety by design principles to ensure that engineering and safety risks are adequately controlled.
• Support site and operational teams to ensure the quality of installations, with minimal risk to Network security.
• Evaluate tenders and procure and manage specialist services from consultants.

Requirements

• Candidates must be degree qualified electrical engineers to be considered for this role.
• Previous Transmission experience required.
• A minimum of 3+ years substation project engineer experience up to 400kV.
• Proven experience in high-voltage substation design, operation, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in project management.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• UK working rights