Join Our Team as a Substation Design Engineer!
Location: Stowmarket or London (Hybrid)
Type: Permanent – Full Time
Salary: Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits
About the Role
Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Freedom Electrical Design Services is on the lookout for a passionate Substation Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing EHV, HV, and LV electrical substation projects, both in the UK and internationally, while ensuring we meet the highest safety, quality, and environmental standards.
Expect to travel to various Freedom offices and client sites across the UK, with occasional overnight stays. Your expertise will be crucial in delivering innovative solutions and high-quality designs.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design of substation primary plant and cable projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and profitability.
* Create detailed designs, layouts, specifications, and calculations for substation plants and cable routes.
* Innovate and troubleshoot technical challenges with creative solutions.
* Provide expert advice on primary plant design, including transformers, GIS, AIS switchgear, and all substation equipment up to 400kV.
* Utilize your analytical skills for calculations related to short-circuit forces, cable ratings, and lightning protection.
* Understand the civil/structural and OHL interface requirements of HV substations.
What We’re Looking For
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! You will collaborate closely with our Senior Electrical Engineer on new builds and refurbishment projects. Ideal candidates will have:
* A degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
* Proficiency in CAD.
* Experience in Substation Design.
* A full UK Driving License.
Why Join Us?
At Freedom, we believe in evolving our benefits to attract and retain top talent. Here’s what you can look forward to:
* Competitive salary.
* Car/Car allowance.
* Pension plan with employer contributions.
* Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays.
* Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Program for mental health support.
* Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, and more.
* A personal development program to help you grow.
Next Steps
We’re committed to building a culture of inclusion, fairness, and respect. Our recruitment process is designed to be transparent, and we’ll provide you with all the information you need ahead of time. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know—we’re here to support you!
About Us
Freedom is proud to be part of the NG Bailey Group, a leading independent engineering and services business in the UK. With a rich history dating back to 1921 and a turnover of £500m, we are dedicated to developing great talent through our investment in training.
Join us and be part of a team that values progression, fairness, and respect. We’ll ensure you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews and ongoing training to help you excel in your career.
We can’t wait to meet you!