Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Overview

Description Are you an experienced electrical design engineer ready to take technical ownership of safety‑critical primary plant designs for electricity network infrastructure? Do you want to play a leading role in HV and EHV substation projects across the UK? We are seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Primary) to lead the development, review, and assurance of primary electrical designs within a regulated Distribution Network Operator (DNO) environment. You will act as a technical authority for primary plant design, ensuring compliant, buildable, and cost‑effective solutions across a portfolio of HV and EHV projects. Working closely with a Design Manager who oversees all disciplines, you will be responsible for the delivery of primary designs from feasibility through to detailed design, coordinating with civil, protection & control, earthing, and cable system engineers. You will liaise directly with DNO design authorities, project teams, and con...