Senior Electrical Engineer – HV Substation Design (UK & Ireland)

Overview

In this role you will lead electrical design for HV substations and related infrastructure, contributing to high-impact grid-scale projects across the UK and Ireland. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary Transmission and Distribution team to deliver concepts through energisation, collaborating with utilities and data-centre operators. You’ll apply advanced design input to renewables and energy-transition initiatives, leveraging automation tools to drive efficiency. This is a growth-focused opportunity in a globally trusted firm delivering complex infrastructure with meaningful societal impact.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid working model
• career development opportunities
• AECOM University
• volunteering days
• flexible work arrangements
• well-being programs

Responsibilities

• Produce primary plant layouts for HV substations
• Produce equipment specifications for HV plant and related equipment
• Provide engineering design input to major infrastructure projects
• Undertake an Owners’ Engineer role on HV substation/cable and OHL projects
• Provide HV design input to renewable energy projects (battery storage, solar, hydro, wind)
• Provide professional services to clients in Ireland/UK and overseas

Key requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Experience of working on HV projects
• Experience of working with major utilities or developers
• Experience as a designer or project engineer
• Experience developing specifications for substation control systems, transformers, GIS, and AIS switchgear
• Ability to work flexibly across multiple projects
• Fluency in English
• Experience in technical report writing
• Full driving license and access to a personal vehicle
• Ideally multi-discipline project experience
• Ideally Chartered accreditation or working toward
• Ideally consultancy experience
• Ideally experience reviewing detailed designs & witnessing construction site activities

• collaboration
• adaptability
• clear communication
• HV substation design
• substation control systems
• GIS & AIS switchgear

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