RINA
Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Power Systems
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Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Power Systems
Lead Design Engineer (Substation Design & Power Systems Studies) – Manchester
RINA – Power Systems Consulting
RINA is seeking a highly experienced Lead Design Engineer to join its growing Power Systems Consulting team, delivering complex substation design and power systems studies engagements for large power corporations, DNOs, utility companies, and data center operators.
This exciting role focuses on advising the electrical power sector on modern and sustainable engineering solutions, including grid capacity/integration, high-voltage power line design, site surveys, and carbon capture. Positioned at our Manchester office, RINA offers a smart/hybrid working model with moderate travel across the UK required.
About the Role
The Lead Design Engineer will oversee substation design projects, ensuring deliverables are compliant, safe, and adhere to industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead or contribute to technical deliverables for substation projects (11 kV–400 kV), including HV/EHV air-insulated and gas-insulated substations.
- Participate in client meetings and technical workshops related to substation engineering.
- Develop detailed substation electrical design packages compliant with ENA, BS, IEC, IEEE, ANSI, and other national/international standards.
- Prepare, review, and refine engineering calculations, technical reports, and equipment specifications.
- Produce technical documentation for FEED and concept-stage projects, including design reports, scheme evaluations, and presentations.
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and all applicable legal/regulatory requirements.
- Drive a Safety-by-Design approach across projects.
- Provide technical input to budgets, schedules, risk management, and change control activities.
- Collaborate with Protection & Control, Civil/Structural, and multidisciplinary teams for project success.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, graduates, and consultants.
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Role Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Electrical Engineering graduate (preferably CEng).
- At least 10 years’ experience in electrical transmission and distribution engineering, with 2+ years of project leadership in the UK.
- Proven substation design experience up to 132 kV (preferably 400 kV), across distribution, transmission, and industrial projects.
- Evidence of expertise in one or more of these areas:
- Substation physical/primary design
- Substation protection & control design
- SCADA system design/development
- In-depth knowledge of legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
- Strong technical proficiency in:
- Single-line diagrams and substation layouts
- CT/VT selection/calculations
- Auxiliary AC/DC power systems
- Power cable systems
- Secondary engineering & protection/control systems
- CAD skills (familiarity with MicroStation and AutoCAD).
- Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving capabilities.
- Mentorship experience with graduate engineers/consultants.
- Understanding of UK environmental/waste legislation compliance.
- Desirable:
- Experience in business development.
- Hands-on knowledge of installation & commissioning activities.
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Eligibility
- Must be eligible to work in the UK without employer sponsorship.
- Willing to commute/relocate to Manchester.
About RINA Power Systems
RINA’s Power Systems Business Unit (260+ staff globally) supports energy market growth, including:
- Renewables (wind & solar)
- Carbon capture & hydrogen energy
- Grid connection/integration
- Earthing & lightning protection
In the UK, our 100-strong Power Systems Engineering team delivers consulting & project services in:
- Electricity distribution design
- Renewable energy & storage
- Grid integration strategies
We serve lenders, investors, TNOs/DNOs, OEMs, developers, and other stakeholders.
About RINA
A 7,000-strong global engineering firm, RINA operates in 70+ countries, providing innovative consulting across Energy, Power, Renewables, Manufacturing, Defence, Transport & Infrastructure. Our reputation lies in high-quality, value-added technical services.
Benefits
Join a growing global team with:
- 25 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
- Matched 6% pension
- Health insurance
- Hybrid working model
- 10 paid days for Military Reservists
- Life assurance
- Professional membership support
- Cycle-to-work & e-vehicle schemes
- Employee discounts & perks
- Generous referral bonuses
- 4 paid half-days for STEM Ambassadors
- Season ticket loan
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