Principal Primary Design Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Principal Primary Design Engineer to lead the design and delivery of high-voltage substation projects within the SSE portfolio. This role is critical to ensuring that all primary design outputs meet SSE's technical standards, safety requirements, and project delivery expectations.

(Remote)

• Lead the primary electrical design of HV substations (typically 132kV and above) for SSE projects, including layout development, equipment selection, and integration.
• Ensure all designs comply with SSE Engineering Governance, including SSE Design Standards, SHE Transmission specifications, and CDM regulations.
• Produce and review key design deliverables such as:
  • Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
  • General Arrangement Drawings (GAs)
  • Earthing and Bonding Layouts
  • Cable Routing and Interconnection Diagrams
• Collaborate closely with SSE project managers, civil engineers, protection & control teams, and other stakeholders to ensure coordinated and efficient design delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and design teams working on SSE frameworks.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP workshops, and technical assurance processes.
• Support project planning, cost estimation, and risk management from a design perspective.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of SSE's evolving technical requirements, including sustainability and digital engineering initiatives.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline (Chartered Engineer status preferred).
• Significant experience in primary design of high-voltage substations (132kV-400kV), specifically on SSE projects.
• Strong understanding of SSE's technical standards, governance processes, and design assurance procedures.
• Proficient in design tools such as AutoCAD, Bentley Substation, or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams and manage interfaces with SSE stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with SHE Transmission's digital design platforms and BIM workflows.
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability considerations in SSE project delivery.
• Familiarity with offshore or rural substation design challenges specific to SSE's network.

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