Electrical Substation Project Engineer - 2

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Electrical Substation Project Engineer - 2

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Electrical Substation Project Engineer to support the successful delivery of substation projects from initial design through to construction, commissioning and handover. This role will involve working across a range of high-voltage infrastructure projects, ensuring that technical, commercial, safety and programme requirements are achieved.

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and manage electrical engineering deliverables for substation projects, including specifications, calculations, drawings and technical reports.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary design activities with civil, structural, protection and control, telecommunications and commissioning teams.
  • Review contractor and supplier documentation to ensure compliance with approved designs, standards and project requirements.
  • Support procurement activities, including technical evaluations, equipment selection and clarification of supplier queries.
  • Monitor project progress, identify risks and contribute to mitigation plans, change control and cost management.
  • Provide engineering support during construction, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
  • Attend design reviews, site meetings and progress discussions, maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation, industry standards and quality procedures.

About you

You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, together with relevant experience in substation design, delivery or project engineering. A strong understanding of high-voltage systems, switchgear, transformers, protection schemes, earthing and substation layouts is essential.

Experience of working on transmission or distribution projects, preferably within a regulated utilities or infrastructure environment, would be advantageous. You should be comfortable interpreting technical standards, managing competing priorities and working collaboratively with engineering, construction and commercial teams.

What you will bring

We are looking for a proactive and well-organised engineer with strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills. The ability to manage technical issues, influence stakeholders and maintain a clear focus on safety, quality, budget and delivery will be important. This position may require occasional travel to project and operational sites.

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Added 02/11/2026
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