Senior HV Transmission Engineer: Substations & Cables

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a senior engineering leader to provide technical direction across transmission projects.

You will review designs for 110/220/400 kV substations, oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning, and act as the technical assurance interface between project teams and clients. You will coach colleagues, influence delivery teams, and uphold high standards across projects. Join our global team of over 69,000 professionals shaping landmark infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant Engineering Discipline.
• Experience designing transmission substations for 110 kV, 220 kV and 400 kV.
• Experience with site inspections, pre-commissioning and commissioning of transmission assets.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess detailed designs against requirements and standards.
• Manage technical queries through the project lifecycle.
• Undertake site inspections and commissioning inspections to verify requirements are satisfied.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Transmission design

Substation experience

Project collaboration

Technical report writing

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

ETAP

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a senior engineering leader to provide technical direction across transmission projects.

You will review designs for 110/220/400 kV substations, oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning, and act as the technical assurance interface between project teams and clients. You will coach colleagues, influence delivery teams, and uphold high standards across projects. Join our global team of over 69,000 professionals shaping landmark infrastructure.