Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Job description

Location: Crawley (3 days a week onsite)

Employment Type: 9-12 Month Contract

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with strong expertise in 132kV substation design. The role will primarily focus on Protection & Control systems, while also requiring a broad understanding of other substation design disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed design for 132kV primary substations.
• Lead and support Protection & Control (P&C) design activities.
• Develop and review engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry standards, client specifications, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure integrated design delivery.
• Provide technical support throughout project lifecycle, from concept through to commissioning.
• Participate in design reviews and risk assessments.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in 132kV substation design.
• Strong background in Primary Substation engineering.
• Expertise in Protection & Control design.
• Good understanding of broader substation design disciplines (e.g., civil, structural, electrical layouts).
• Ability to produce and review high-quality technical documentation.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with a Distribution Network Operator (DNO).
• Professionally registered as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards it.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Crawley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-04-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English