Overview

Associate Director - Substation Design Engineer - UK Grid Network role at Jacobs. Join to apply for this position and contribute to delivering high-value energy infrastructure across the UK and Continental Europe.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex, high-value energy infrastructure projects across the UK and Continental Europe within a multidisciplinary team.
• Design and specify HV substation plant and systems, supporting projects spanning transmission assets, HVDC interconnectors, energy storage solutions, and mission-critical facilities.
• Develop designs up to 400 kV from concept and FEED through to detailed design for construction.
• Ensure technical excellence and compliance with client specifications, health, safety, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with major clients such as National Grid and SSEN; interface with other engineering disciplines; contribute to developing a resilient and sustainable energy network.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline; Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution or working towards chartered status.
• Experience in electrical discipline and delivering complex multi-disciplinary projects.
• Relevant experience in HV and LV, substations (up to 400 kV); experience preparing design calculations, reports, and detailed drawings. CAD (AutoCAD or Microstation) preferred but not essential.

Why Jacobs

Jacobs values its people and offers a competitive package with benefits. In addition to standard benefits, UK employees receive medical cover and digital GP service, enhanced parental leave, access to professional development funding, and programs supporting volunteering and charitable giving. Jacobs supports hybrid, part-time, and flexible working arrangements to suit you and the business.

Employment details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Job function: Design, Engineering
• Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services

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