Substation Project Engineer

Carbon 60; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Substation Project Engineer to oversee high-voltage transmission projects. This remote role requires a degree in electrical engineering and substantial experience in substation engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating design plans, ensuring safety, and evaluating project tenders. This opportunity offers a competitive daily rate and requires full UK working rights. Ideal for those with a strong background in high-voltage systems.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be degree qualified electrical engineers to be considered for this role.
• 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

Degree qualified electrical engineers

Previous Transmission experience

3+ Years substation project engineer experience

High-voltage substation design, operation, and maintenance

Proficiency in project management

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Full UK Working Rights

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Role Details

Substation Project Engineer – Transmission – Remote – Start Date: ASAP – Duration: 6‑Months + Possible Extension – Rates: £750 Daily Rate Inside IR35 via Umbrella – Clearance: BPSS (DBS/DS, Financial Probity, Employment History) + Medical Questionnaire & Proof of Right to Work in the UK

Key Accountabilities

• 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.

Essential Qualifications / Skill Set

• 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.
• Full UK Working Rights.

Full UK Working RightsGuidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy