Senior Electrical Design Engineer in London

Senior Electrical Design Engineer in London

London Full-Time 70000 - 90000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the design of high-voltage substations and influence major infrastructure decisions.
  • Company: Join a leading firm in hyperscale data centre projects across EMEA.
  • Benefits: Remote work, international exposure, and involvement in high-value projects.
  • Other info: Collaborate with top-tier contractors and global teams.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact on cutting-edge data centre infrastructure.
  • Qualifications: 10+ years in HV substation design and advanced ETAP skills.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.

We’re working with a leading client on hyperscale data centre projects across EMEA and are looking to speak with top-tier Electrical Design Engineers with strong HV substation experience. This isn’t a standard design role – this is a client-side position where you’ll influence major infrastructure decisions on some of the most complex projects in the market.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Leading technical delivery of HV substations (110kV–400kV)
  • Driving design assurance across concept → commissioning
  • Carrying out ETAP power system studies (load flow, fault, protection)
  • Working directly with Tier 1 contractors, consultants and global teams
  • Supporting hyperscale data centre campuses across EMEA

What we’re looking for:

  • 10+ years in HV substation design (110kV–400kV)
  • Strong experience in mission-critical / utilities / large infrastructure
  • Advanced ETAP capability
  • Ability to challenge design, influence stakeholders and drive delivery

Why this role:

  • Work on cutting-edge data centre infrastructure
  • Client-side influence – not just design delivery
  • Remote with international exposure
  • High-value, technically complex projects
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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Senior Electrical Design Engineer in London

HV Substation Design (110kV–400kV)
ETAP Power System Studies
Load Flow Analysis
Fault Analysis
Protection Studies
Design Assurance
Stakeholder Influence