Principal Primary Substation Engineer

Westwood International are seeking a Principal Primary Substation Engineer to support one of our clients with high-profile Power & Energy projects including high voltage AIS and GIS substations, transmission systems assets, HHVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams
• Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and bids
• Review HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, and specifications
• Coordinate with back-office engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Attend and contribute to design reviews, hazard reviews, FAT and SAT
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
• Support tendering activities and contribute to technical offers
• Maintain strong client relationships and support business development

Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Chartered Engineer (IET) or working towards chartership

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 10 years experience
• Proven experience in HV substation design (132kV–400kV), ideally within UK transmission and distribution environments.
• Familiarity with National Grid and DNO standards and processes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreams and contribute to strategic project delivery.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure

Offices are based throughout the UK.

Hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours can be discussed.

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