Principal / Lead Primary Engineer – HV Substations

Responsibilities

We are representing a leading engineering consultancy delivering critical energy infrastructure projects across the UK. This Principal/Lead Primary Engineer role focuses on HV substation design up to 400kV within the transmission and distribution sector.

Reporting to the HV Substation Team Leader, you will lead a team of Primary Design Engineers and CAD Technicians, ensuring the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions and technical documentation. You will provide technical leadership across complex HV substation projects, support the development of junior engineers, and act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. You will also contribute technical input to tender submissions and business development activities.

Technical Leadership:

• Lead the delivery of primary engineering design for HV substation projects up to 400kV
• Manage and mentor a team of engineers and CAD technicians
• Ensure the quality, accuracy and consistency of project deliverables
• Support and develop junior engineers through coaching and technical guidance
• Provide technical oversight and approval of engineering work
• Take ownership of HV Plant CDAE responsibilities on major transmission projects where applicable

Design & Engineering Deliverables:

Prepare, review and approve:

• Primary layouts and elevations
• Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
• Transformer sizing and specifications
• GIS and AIS switchgear designs
• Shunt reactors, NERs and reactive/capacitive compensation schemes
• Switchroom layouts
• CT sizing calculations
• Busbar design and short-circuit force calculations
• Busbar and connector specifications
• LVAC systems for substations
• Earthing studies and earth return current calculations
• Insulation coordination studies
• Mechanical interlocking schemes
• Equipment technical specifications
• Type registration documentation
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) activities

Project Delivery:

• Manage programme, budget and quality requirements for engineering deliverables
• Prepare, review and approve feasibility studies, outline designs, detailed designs and technical reports
• Review and approve construction drawings and technical documentation
• Coordinate internal teams and external suppliers
• Support bid and tender submissions
• Participate in client meetings, design reviews and technical workshops

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an experienced HV Substation Engineer with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Essential Requirements:

• BEng or BSc in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Extensive experience in HV substation primary design and engineering
• Proven experience producing designs, calculations, reports and drawings for substation projects up to 400kV
• Strong understanding of IEC standards and industry best practice
• Experience working to UK transmission and distribution network specifications
• Experience managing engineering teams and coordinating project delivery
• Experience working alongside CAD technicians using AutoCAD, Revit or similar software
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting and developing others
• Proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving

Desirable Requirements:

• MEng or MSc in Electrical Engineering
• HV Plant CDAE accreditation for major transmission projects
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards chartership
• Experience supporting bids, tenders and work-winning activities

Additional Notes:

Many positions within our client's organization are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements. In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.

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Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and qualifications.

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