At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and manage high-voltage substation projects to support the UK's Net Zero goals.
- Company: Join a leading infrastructure programme focused on sustainable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible home-based work with occasional travel, competitive salary, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth and chartered status.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the transition to renewable energy while working on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in HV transmission or substation projects.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Substation Project Engineer to join a major infrastructure programme supporting the expansion of the UK's electricity transmission network. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile projects that will help deliver the UK's transition to Net Zero through the development of new high-voltage transmission infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Develop engineering solutions for new-build and refurbishment substation projects up to 400kV
- Produce outline scope documents, primary plant layouts, site plans and Single Line Diagrams
- Review contractor and consultant detailed designs
- Witness Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Ensure designs comply with engineering standards and Safety by Design principles
- Support construction and commissioning activities
- Evaluate technical tenders and manage specialist engineering consultants
Requirements
- Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Experience delivering HV transmission or substation projects
- Strong understanding of Primary Plant Engineering
- Experience producing or reviewing Single Line Diagrams and substation layouts
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations and ESQCR
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration is desirable
If you have experience delivering high-voltage transmission projects and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
We think you need these skills to ace Project Engineer in Derby
Electrical Engineering
High Voltage (HV) Transmission
Substation Design
Primary Plant Engineering
Single Line Diagrams
Site Planning
Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
