At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of innovative substation projects for renewable energy connections.
- Company: Fast-growing engineering consultancy focused on electricity networks and renewable energy.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, private healthcare, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with excellent career growth and exciting projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while mentoring junior engineers.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in UK electricity networks, strong substation design experience, and AutoCAD skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Climate17 is working with a fast-growing specialist engineering consultancy that is expanding its electricity networks team. We're looking to appoint an experienced Lead Electrical Substation Design Engineer to play a key role in delivering grid connection and network infrastructure projects across the UK's rapidly growing renewable energy sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced substation design engineer who enjoys technically challenging work, mentoring junior engineers and working closely with clients to develop practical, high-quality engineering solutions.
You'll lead the design and delivery of substation projects, with a particular focus on 33kV and 132kV distribution networks, supporting the connection of renewable energy developments including solar PV, battery energy storage (BESS) and onshore and offshore wind projects.
Working across the electricity networks sector, you'll be responsible for developing connection solutions and producing detailed engineering designs for a wide range of distribution and grid infrastructure projects.
- Leading substation design projects from concept through to detailed engineering
- Carrying out engineering design reviews to ensure compliance with UK standards and client specifications
- Supporting renewable energy grid connection projects
- Working closely with clients, network operators and key project stakeholders
5+ years' experience within the UK electricity networks industry
- Strong substation design experience, particularly at 33kV and/or 132kV
- Excellent AutoCAD capability with proven primary plant design experience
- Experience carrying out engineering design reviews
- Excellent technical report writing and communication skills
- A Master's degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous
You'll be joining an ambitious, technically led engineering consultancy that is continuing to grow across the UK's electricity networks and renewable energy sectors.
Excellent salary
- Performance-related bonus
- Management Incentive Plan, providing the opportunity to participate in the long-term success of the wider business
- Private healthcare
- Company pension
- Annual leave buy/sell scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Significant investment in training and professional development
- Regular company events and team gatherings
- The opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting electricity network and renewable energy projects
If you're an experienced Substation Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a technically focused, growing consultancy, we'd be delighted to speak with you in confidence.
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Senior Substation Design Engineer in City of London employer: Climate17
Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding engineering consultancy that prioritises innovation and sustainability within the UK's renewable energy sector. With a strong focus on employee development, you will benefit from flexible working arrangements, comprehensive training opportunities, and a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and mentorship. This role not only offers competitive compensation and performance-related bonuses but also the chance to contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of electricity networks.
