Senior Electrical Design Engineer – HV Substations
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Colchester, Ipswich, Stevenage (3x per week in office / 2x at home)
Type: Permanent
Job Overview:
Ready to take charge of high-voltage design and lead a talented team? We’re on the look
out for a Senior Design Engineer to steer the design process for substation
projects. You’ll be the go-to expert, ensuring everything runs smoothly, meets the mark,
and gets delivered on point. If you thrive on leading teams, solving tough challenges,
and working closely with others to make big things happen – then this could be the role
for you!
What be you’ll doing?
• Support design engineers as a senior member of the team – coordinating tasks,
mentoring and leading by example with high performance.
• Owning the electrical design process for substations, from single-line diagrams
to HV cabling layouts.
• Reviewing and approving technical calculations like fault analysis and protection
coordination.
• Making sure designs hit the mark on standards, BS EN, IEC regs, and all
the other important acronyms.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and internal teams on all things
design.
• Working closely with project managers, commercial teams, and site crews to
keep delivery smooth.
• Coordinating with civil, mechanical, and commissioning teams to ensure design
harmony.
• Supporting tenders, procurement, and value engineering with your technical
know-how.
• Troubleshooting design issues during installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Visiting sites and attending meetings to keep design intent aligned with real
world execution.
What you’ll bring
• A degree in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• 5+ years of experience in electrical design, especially HV substations (up to
• 132kV).
• Deep knowledge of standards, protection/control systems, and HV design.
• Skilled in AutoCAD, Amtech, ETAP, or similar tools.
• Proven leadership and mentoring chops.
Desirable
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it.
• BIM and 3D design experience.
• Familiarity with substation projects or similar infrastructure.
Soft Skills
• Strong leadership and decision-making.
• Top-notch communication and people skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence