Role: Substation Layout Designer
Location: Scotland
Work Mode: Hybrid
Start Date: Beginning of October 2026
Contract Length: 6 months, with strong potential to extend
Extra Info: Accommodation and travel to site costs will be covered if required
The successful candidate will have experience working on major high-voltage substation upgrade projects. They will be responsible for the physical design of the substation, including the positioning of primary equipment, electrical clearances, cable routes and interfaces with the wider engineering disciplines.
Key responsibilities will include:
Producing and updating general arrangement drawings
Developing AIS or GIS substation layouts
Positioning transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, busbars and other primary equipment
Checking electrical clearances and equipment spacing
Designing cable routes, trenches, access roads and equipment area
Coordinating interfaces with civil, structural and secondary design teams
Reviewing and updating existing substation drawings
Reviewing vendor drawings and technical information
Supporting the design of brownfield modifications and substation upgrade works
Ensuring designs comply with client standards, safety requirements and project specifications
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