Senior Primary Engineer - Scotland

Overview

As a Senior Primary Engineer, you will lead primary engineering deliverables for HV and EHV substations across transmission, distribution and renewables. You will collaborate with civil, networks and project teams to develop designs, calculations and FEED deliverables that meet UK standards. You will mentor junior engineers and promote Safety by Design while contributing to tool and process improvements. This role offers exposure to major HV projects, shaping design approaches in a multidisciplinary environment. You will drive technical quality and timely delivery in a dynamic, cross-functional setting.

Pay / Benefits

• work on major HV transmission projects
• diverse portfolio across utilities, renewables and BESS
• professional development and technical leadership
• collaborative multidisciplinary environment
• opportunity to contribute to innovative design tools and processes

Responsibilities

• Act as senior technical lead for primary engineering deliverables from 11kV to 400kV, with emphasis on 132kV+
• Prepare proposals, scopes, conceptual designs, execution plans, estimates, schedules and detailed design packages
• Develop AIS and GIS layouts and documentation, including land use, elevations, conduit layouts, earthing, lighting, protection, BOMs and design calculations
• Perform busbar sizing, sag/tension assessments and short-circuit force calculations for bus arrangements
• Coordinate with civil/structural, networks and transmission line teams; conduct design reviews and liaise with clients
• Produce technical reports, presentations and FEED deliverables; ensure compliance with standards and UK requirements
• Monitor progress, perform technical checks, support multiple project teams and ensure on-time submissions
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring, promote Safety by Design, and improve design tools and workflows

Key requirements

• Degree-level qualification in electrical engineering or related discipline
• Significant experience in substation primary engineering within Transmission and Distribution, renewables or BESS
• Strong knowledge of 275kV and 400kV substation design for AIS and GIS
• Understanding of UK transmission projects and National Grid specs; experience with SSEN or SPEN advantageous
• Knowledge of UK health and safety regulations and CDM; design and construction in electricity supply
• Experience with earthing, cabling, layouts; familiarity with CDEGS, WinIGS or similar software
• Familiarity with 3D engineering design tools and professional standards; membership in IET, CIGRE, IEC or IEEE desirable
• Strong communication, organization, collaboration and problem-solving; ability to manage priorities

• strong communication
• organization
• collaboration
• 275kV and 400kV substation design
• AIS and GIS environments
• busbar sizing and electrical layout

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