Lead HV Plant Design Engineer

Lead HV Plant Design Engineer

Full-Time 75000 £ / year No working from home possible
Sustainable Talent

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design core electrical components for substations and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Company: Leading contractor in Scotland focused on power and renewables projects.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary of £65,000 – £85,000 and opportunities for career growth.
  • Other info: Join a dynamic team in Glasgow and mentor the next generation of engineers.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on reliable power transmission and distribution projects.
  • Qualifications: 7+ years of HV plant substation design experience and a degree in Electrical Engineering.

About the role

I’m currently leading a search for a Lead HV Plant Design Engineer for a leading contractor in Scotland who work on power and renewables projects up to 400kV across the UK. As a Lead HV Plant Design Engineer, you will be responsible for designing the core electrical components of substations, ensuring they are efficient, safe, and fully compliant with relevant standards. This role combines deep electrical engineering expertise with strong project management capability and requires close coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams. You will act as the technical authority across projects, leading design activities, mentoring engineers, and ensuring successful delivery of substation infrastructure that supports reliable power transmission and distribution.

The Essentials:

  • Experience: 7+ years of primary/HV plant substation design experience, with a strong preference for those who have delivered projects for Scottish Power and SSE.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Location: Glasgow
  • Package: £65,000 – £85,000 (dependent on experience)

About applying:

If you feel you are an ideal fit for this vacancy and would like to hear more about the specifics of the role, please do not hesitate to apply by clicking the ‘Apply’ button or sending me your most up-to-date CV.

Lead HV Plant Design Engineer employer: Sustainable Talent

Sustainable Talent is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises safety and sustainability in the renewable energy sector. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities while working alongside passionate professionals in the picturesque setting of Barrhill, Scotland. Enjoy the unique advantage of contributing to impactful projects that promote green energy solutions, all while being part of a supportive and collaborative team culture.

Sustainable Talent

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We think you need these skills to ace Lead HV Plant Design Engineer

HV Plant Substation Design
Electrical Engineering Expertise
Project Management
Technical Authority
Mentoring Engineers
Compliance with Standards
Coordination with Multidisciplinary Teams