Westwood International
Principal Primary Substation Engineer
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Principal Primary Substation Engineer
Westwood International are seeking a Principal Primary Substation Engineer to support one of our clients with high-profile Power & Energy projects including high voltage AIS and GIS substations, transmission systems assets, HHVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams
- 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
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Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Chartered Engineer (IET) or working towards chartership
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 10 years experience
- 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.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreams and contribute to strategic project delivery.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver under pressure
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