Senior Design Engineer - Substations (HV Plant)

Location: England - West Midlands

What You'll Be Doing

• Design substations in line with client requirements, budgets, and project timelines
• Support tender submissions, contract documentation, and preparation of technical drawings
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and clients to ensure efficient project delivery
• Undertake regular site visits and maintain strong coordination with operations teams
• Mentor and support junior engineers and CAD technicians
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards (OHSAS 18001, ISO9001, ISO14001)
• Communicate effectively and professionally with stakeholders at all levels

What You'll Bring

• Degree or HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Minimum 5 years' experience in power transmission and substation design
• Strong knowledge of National Grid standards, British Standards, and UK design regulations
• Proficiency in 2D CAD software (Autodesk preferred)
• Ability to quickly adapt to new engineering tools and systems
• Experience with NGET Stage 4.4 design and earthing systems up to 400kV
• Understanding of related disciplines including overhead lines, civil design, protection & control, and HV cables

Desirable

• MSc or Chartered Engineer status
• Expertise in CDEGS, AutoCAD, and power system analysis tools

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