Principal/Senior HV Plant Design Engineer (Substation Design)

Stantec; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Exeter seeks a Principal/Senior HV Plant Design Engineer to work within their Energy team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in HV substation design. Responsibilities include leading FEED and detailed designs, collaborating on innovative energy projects, and engaging with clients. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Private medical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Industry-leading training

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience as HV Substation / Primary Plant Design Engineer.
• Understanding of P&C aspects is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Support/lead FEED and detailed design for electrical substation design projects.
• Contribute to refurbishment/extensions and new-build projects.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders on HV substation plant.

Skills

Proactive collaboration

Client engagement

Electrical power systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Principal/Senior or Experienced HV Plant Design Engineer (Substation Design) opportunity within Stantec’s Energy team. This role involves working on a wide variety of projects across technical disciplines for clients nationwide, including HVDC, interconnectors, windfarms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishment works, and connection schemes. The role supports FEED design and detailed design for substation refurbishment/extensions and new-build projects, collaborating with other disciplines and key T&D clients in the UK.

You will join a growing, collaborative team that develops innovative and sustainable solutions to industry challenges and supports the UK energy transition.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the HV team for electrical substation design projects and support/lead FEED and detailed design.
• Contribute to refurbishment/extensions and new-build projects, coordinating with other disciplines.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, applying knowledge of HV substation plant electrical power systems and associated components.
• Coach and work within the broader energy team; share knowledge and promote best practices.
• Contribute to innovative solutions addressing efficiency and environmental challenges in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience as HV Substation / Primary Plant Design Engineer, with design and specification production experience for HV Substation plant electrical power systems and components.
• Understanding of P&C aspects is preferable.
• Proactive, collaborative, and capable of engaging with the engineering community; able to contribute to team success and client solutions.

Why Join Us

Stantec offers a friendly and collaborative culture with competitive salary, pension plan, private medical insurance, gym membership discounts, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, industry-leading training, and engaging projects. We support career development and opportunities within our growing energy sector.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and other terms of employment. We are committed to building an inclusive work environment and providing accessible recruitment processes.

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