Project Engineer

Substation Project Engineer (HV Primary Plant)

Home Based (Occasional travel to Glasgow)

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.

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