Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network
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Your impact
Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Primary Substation Engineer to support a range of high‑profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients
* Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and bids
* Review HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, and specifications
* Coordinate with back‑office engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors
* Attend and contribute to design reviews, hazard reviews, FAT and SAT
* Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers
* Support tendering activities and contribute to technical offers
* Maintain strong client relationships and support business development
Here’s what you’ll need
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
* Proven experience in HV substation design (132kV–400kV), ideally within UK transmission and distribution environments
* Familiarity with National Grid and DNO standards and processes
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreams and contribute to strategic project delivery
Why Jacobs?
People are Jacobs’ greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.
Work‑life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Jacobs. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well‑being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.
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