Senior Substation Primary Design Engineer, Bellshill

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Primary Design Engineer to join a well-established engineering business delivering major transmission and distribution infrastructure projects across the UK.

This role will focus on the design and delivery of HV/EHV substation projects up to 400kV, working as part of a highly skilled engineering team on complex and technically challenging schemes within the power sector.

Key Responsibilities:

* Produce concept, preliminary and detailed primary design solutions for substations up to 400kV

* Develop and review general arrangement drawings, substation layouts and single line diagrams

* Carry out design calculations including busbar sizing, short circuit studies, cable sizing, lighting, lightning protection and switchroom calculations

* Prepare and review technical specifications and associated design documentation

* Conduct site surveys and liaise with project and construction teams

* Participate in hazard review meetings and promote a strong safety-by-design culture

* Ensure designs are delivered to programme, quality and client requirements

Requirements:

* Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

* Strong experience in HV/EHV substation primary plant design within the UK power sector

* Proven ability delivering complex transmission and distribution projects

* Knowledge of relevant industry standards and design practices

* Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership would be advantageous

* CSCS or SHEA Power certification preferred

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation involved in major infrastructure investment programmes, offering long-term career progression and exposure to high-profile projects across the UK power network.

For a confidential discussion and further information, please apply today.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.