Senior Design Engineer

Siemens Energy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in Manchester. The role involves delivering high-quality engineering designs, collaborating with teams, and preparing technical specifications. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in electricity transmission and distribution, preferably knowledge of UK standards, and must be proficient in Revit. This position offers benefits including medical support and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Opportunities to work with a global team

Medical benefits

Remote/flexible work

Paid holidays and parental leave

Continual learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–12 years of experience in electricity transmission and distribution industry.
• Good knowledge of substation projects up to 400 kV.
• Understanding of health & safety standards including CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary engineering design in line with business strategy.
• Prepare technical specifications and layouts.
• Monitor engineering delivery progress and escalate issues.

Skills

3D design experience

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical)

Tools

Revit

Job description

Senior Design Engineer – Responsibilities

As a Senior Design Engineer, your day will be dynamic and collaborative, focused on delivering high‑quality primary engineering designs that align with our business strategy. You’ll work closely with the team lead to prepare detailed technical specifications, layouts, civil guide drawings, and loading calculations, while also reviewing equipment suppliers’ offers. Throughout the day, you’ll monitor engineering delivery progress, promptly escalating any issues to the team leader. Your strong collaboration and communication skills will be essential as you contribute positively to the team and drive project success.

• Work with the team lead to deliver the primary engineering design by adhering to the process and the business strategy.
• Prepare technical specifications of primary equipment, design the layouts, civil guide drawings, loading calculations, Design Intent Document, etc.
• Review and comment on equipment suppliers offers.
• Monitor engineering delivery progress as per the engineering programme of the project, escalating issues as required to the team leader.
• Demonstrate collaboration and communication skills, ownership and accountability that are pivotal for this role and make a positive contribution to the team.

Qualifications

• Extensive 3D design experience (minimum 10–12 years) within the electricity transmission and distribution industry, preferably with some experience in the UK market.
• Degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical.
• Good knowledge of layout and primary equipment for substation projects up to 400 kV.
• Good knowledge of health & safety standards (including CDM regulations) applicable to the design of high voltage substations.
• Robust knowledge and working experience of Revit; leading and guiding junior members of the 3D CAD team is essential.

Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a global team.
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects.
• Medical benefits.
• Remote/flexible work.
• Time off/paid holidays and parental leave.
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens‑Energy platform.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Location

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Diversity & Inclusion

We celebrate inclusivity across all backgrounds, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability, ensuring we are not discriminating and fostering a culture of diverse perspectives.