At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-voltage electrical design for renewable energy projects and influence technical decisions.
- Company: Join EDF Power Solutions, a leader in the transition to a net zero future.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, flexible benefits, and a market-leading pension scheme.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and supporting applicants with disabilities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of clean energy while mentoring junior engineers and driving innovation.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in HV substation design up to 400kV.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Are you ready to shape the future of renewable energy by leading high-voltage electrical design across major infrastructure projects—helping connect clean power to the grid and deliver lasting impact across the UK? At EDF Power Solutions, we’re delivering an Electric UK and Ireland. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and delivering substation solutions up to 400kV, supporting projects from early development through to construction and commissioning, and helping drive our transition to a net zero future.
The opportunity in this role is to lead the design and delivery of HV substation primary plant solutions across a growing portfolio of renewable and low-carbon projects, contributing across the full project lifecycle, influencing technical decisions, maintaining engineering excellence, and supporting safe, efficient delivery.
Responsibilities
- Lead HV substation primary plant design across transmission and distribution projects up to 400kV.
- Develop, review and approve design deliverables including layouts, diagrams, and calculations.
- Support FEED, detailed design, procurement and construction phases.
- Review system studies and support grid compliance activities.
- Manage technical interfaces with suppliers, contractors and network operators.
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet programme, quality and budget requirements.
- Participate in design reviews, technical workshops and risk assessments.
- Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.
- Mentor junior engineers and support team development.
- Promote safe-by-design principles and contribute to Zero Harm objectives.
Qualifications
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Strong experience in AIS and/or GIS substation primary plant design up to 400kV.
- Experience delivering transmission and distribution projects up to 400kV.
- Experience working with utility and transmission standards such as National Grid, SPEN or SSEN.
- Experience delivering FEED and detailed design packages, including earthing and lightning design.
- Strong understanding of HV electrical systems and design principles.
- Experience reviewing technical design packages and managing quality assurance of design deliverables.
Benefits
Alongside a competitive salary and potential for an annual bonus, and a market-leading pension scheme, our employee benefits include flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle—from electric vehicle leasing and private healthcare to extra holiday and more. We’re looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer who is collaborative, detail-focused, and confident working across complex HV infrastructure projects. You’ll bring strong technical expertise and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
Everyone is welcome at EDF Power Solutions; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments.
Senior Electrical Engineer in North East employer: EDF Energy
At EDF Power Solutions, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to shaping a sustainable future through renewable energy. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and inclusivity, providing ample opportunities for professional growth and development, particularly for our Senior Electrical Engineers who lead impactful projects across the UK. With competitive benefits tailored to your lifestyle, including flexible working options and a commitment to diversity, joining our team means contributing to a cleaner, greener world while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
