Job Description

Senior electrical engineer - substation design
Chelmsford
Electrical engineer
PCD320109

The Role

As an Electrical Engineer, the organisation'll take ownership of the detailed design process, supporting concept through to commissioning. the organisation'll collaborate with internal design teams, AEs and EPC contractors to ensure projects are technically sound, compliant, and delivered on time and budget.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Leading detailed design and technical delivery for substations (110kV-400kV).

* Ensuring compliance with IEC, IEEE, BS and national grid standards.

* Delivering complex power system studies using ETAP, including:

o Load flow and short circuit analysis.

o Harmonic analysis

o Protection & coordination studies.

o HV/MV/LV cable calculations.

* Providing design guidance and constructability input throughout project stages - from concept through IFC and into construction.

* Conducting design reviews and ensuring adherence to client specifications.

* Collaborating across disciplines to integrate electrical design within wider site plans.

* Producing high-quality technical reports, calculation packages, and presentations.

* Supporting continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives across the design process.

About the organisation

We're looking for someone with:

* 5+ years experience in detailed substation design (110kV-400kV).

* Strong grounding in protection and control systems.

* Proven experience delivering power system studies using ETAP (mandatory).

* Familiarity with software such as SKM, Amtech, Ampcalc, DigSilent, or Cymap.

* A proactive approach to problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

* Willingness to travel across EMEA for short design or site review visits.

Why Join?
* Work on industry-leading energy and data infrastructure projects across Europe.

* Competitive salary up to £126k, with flexible working arrangements.

* Remote-first role with travel to world-class project sites.

* Exposure to some of the most advanced substation and grid connection designs in the industry.

* Opportunity to innovate in sustainability, carbon reduction and design efficiency.

If the organisation're an accomplished Electrical Engineer looking to take ownership of complex, high-voltage substation design projects with a forward-thinking global business, we'd love to hear from the organisation.