Graduate Electrical Engineer – Substation Design (Development Role)– £28,000–£35,000 Benefits – Cheadle, Staffordshire The Role Are you a recent graduate ready to apply your Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree to real-world energy projects? Do you want to develop specialist skills in designing high-voltage substations that power homes, businesses, and renewable energy systems across the UK? We are seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our team and grow into a specialist in EHV/HV substation design. You will work alongside experienced engineers, gain hands-on project experience from day one, and receive structured training to build your expertise in substations from 11kV to 132kV. If you’re ready to start your engineering career in a role that offers hands-on learning, expert mentoring, and the chance to work on projects shaping the UK’s energy future, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step towards becoming a high-voltage design specialist. Key Responsibilities: Assist in the design of substations for transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and storage projects. Support feasibility studies, technical specifications, and design reviews. Prepare scheme drawings and ensure compliance with industry standards. Work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver safe and high-quality solutions. Take part in ongoing mentoring and professional development. The Company A UK-based team of electrical designers, project managers and engineers with a reputation for providing success, Primary Power are dedicated to delivering professional expertise for EHV, HV and LV schemes across a range of sectors. Benefits: Generous salary depending on experience and qualifications plus overtime for weekend working. Pension contribution. Private health insurance. Car allowance scheme. Death in Service insurance at 3x salary. 33 days annual holiday, including public holidays. Annual bonus subject to personal and company performance. Positive and rewarding working environment, yet highly professional with excellent support mechanisms in place to develop your knowledge and career. The Person Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical or Electronic Engineering Strong interest in power systems and substation design Clear communication skills and a logical approach to problem-solving IT literate with familiarity in engineering software Eligible to work in the UK, fluent in English, and hold a full UK driving licence