Senior Substation Engineers – Primary Plant

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Substation Engineers – Primary Plant Engineer to join the team of Energy in our offices Manchester. IDOM is a global engineering consultancy with a strong reputation in the energy sector. In the UK, we are growing to support utilities with substation projects, bringing our experience from major projects around the world from power grid and renewable energy to hydro pumped storage plants, synchronous condenser plants, interconnectors, and other critical infrastructure.

Primary Plant Engineer. Core responsibilities:

• Lead HV/EHV substation physical design (layouts, busbars, equipment arrangement)

• Perform sag & tension calculations, busbar sizing, and earthing system design

• Review and approve GA drawings, single-line diagrams, and cable routing plans

• Ensure compliance with UK utility standards and project specifications

• Provide technical leadership and client interface for utilities

• Act as main technical contact for clients and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams

At IDOM, we offer you the opportunity to participate in national and international projects as part of a team where you will have the support to push your professional boundaries and improve your skills every day. In a multidisciplinary environment you will be exposed to all the latest technologies and best practices.

IDOM offers…

• Flexible schedule

• Work remotely, one day or two afternoons per week

• Summer Timetable (July and August)

• Tax deductible items (restaurant card, medical insurance, travel card, childcare ….)

• Life and accident insurance

• Work-life balance

• Long-term career path

• Opportunity to become a partner

• A multicultural and multidisciplinary environment

• Opportunity to take on more responsibility

• Shared commitment

• Strong interpersonal relationships

ABOUT YOU

Apply if you…

• Have Degree or master’s in electrical engineering

• Have over 8 years in substation design (Primary Plant)

• Ability to work autonomously and lead design packages

• Mentor and support junior engineers within the team

• Familiarity with UK utility standards

• Tools: AutoCAD/MicroStation, DIgSILENT, PSCAD, CDEGS (desirable)

• Spanish language is a plus

• Chartered Engineer status desirable but not essential

• Above all, are attracted by a multinational company like IDOM