Senior Project Engineer - Specification & Design (EHV Substations)

About the role

Egis, through its UK-based Omnia Projects consultancy, is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to work in the Specification & Design function. You will shape future electricity network investment projects across the distribution network, covering front-end engineering, feasibility assessment, optioneering and development of EHV infrastructure projects. The role combines technical engineering expertise with project development skills and covers voltage levels from 11kV up to 132kV.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and define EHV infrastructure projects from early-stage concept to delivery-ready status.
• Lead feasibility studies, engineering assessments and optioneering.
• Develop technical specifications for substation plant replacement, reinforcement and customer connection schemes.
• Produce project scopes, technical requirements, cost estimates and delivery strategies.
• Identify and assess engineering risks, constraints and opportunities.
• Coordinate engineering surveys, investigations and stakeholder inputs.
• Support business case development and investment justification.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements and network policies.
• Provide technical guidance, engage with stakeholders and support handover to delivery teams.

Required profile

• Degree, HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience of EHV substations and electricity network infrastructure.
• Experience developing projects such as substation asset replacement, network reinforcement, customer connections and new-build substation developments.
• Experience at Primary, Bulk Supply Point and Supply Point Substations.
• Ability to assess technical risk, programme impacts and delivery constraints.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of utility industry standards and engineering best practice.
• Detailed knowledge of EHV substation plant at 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and 132kV.
• Strong understanding of power transformers, switchgear, protection and control interfaces and substation primary plant.
• Knowledge of AIS and GIS substations.
• Knowledge of CDM requirements and engineering governance processes.

The role is hybrid, with office locations in Newcastle, Sunderland, York, Castleford, Hull, Sheffield (Client) and Northallerton and Leeds (Omnia Projects), and includes regular site visits across the North East. It is a long-term position available on PAYE, Limited Company (Inside IR35) or contingent worker basis.