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Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid NetworkJacobs • City Of London, England, GB
Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network

Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network

Jacobs • City Of London, England, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Overview

Principal Primary Substation Engineer - UK Grid Network
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Jacobs is seeking a Principal Primary Substation Engineer to support high-profile power and energy projects in the UK and Continental Europe, including high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients
  • 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

What you’ll need

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • 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
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical workstreams and contribute to strategic project delivery

About Jacobs

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing. We offer a competitive package and a range of benefits, including medical cover, parental leave pay, and professional development support. We also support volunteering and charitable giving through our programs.

We value inclusion and belonging, and we support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, part-time and remote options where appropriate. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs and through our Employee Networks and initiatives. We partner with external networks to improve accessibility and inclusion in our recruitment process.

Disability confident employer: we interview all disabled applicants who meet minimum criteria and welcome flexible working requests and candidates who may not meet all listed requirements.

Legal and Inclusion Notes

We value collaboration and believe in in-person interactions where appropriate. If you require reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.

Job Details

  • Seniority level: Not Applicable
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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