https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-substation-primary-design-engineer-uk-grid-network-jacobs--e3f4e227-3b60-4e06-b0fa-76f9821f07dc RSS feed for Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network at Jacobs. en-gb Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:17:15 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-substation-primary-design-engineer-uk-grid-network-jacobs--e3f4e227-3b60-4e06-b0fa-76f9821f07dc https://jobs.co.uk/job/principal-substation-primary-design-engineer-uk-grid-network-jacobs--e3f4e227-3b60-4e06-b0fa-76f9821f07dc Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:53:01 GMT Location: City | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | Principal Substation (Primary Design) Engineer - UK Grid Network Jacobs is playing a leading role in the global energy transition. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Principal Primary Substation Engineer to support a range of high-profile projects across our Power and Energy portfolio. This includes high voltage AIS and GIS Substations, transmission system assets, HVDC interconnectors, and energy storage systems. Key Responsibilities: Lead FEED and detailed design workstreams for National Grid and DNO clients Ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of design packages and bids Review HV plant aspects including layouts, earthing, interlocking, busbar calculations, and specifications Coordinate with back-office engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors Attend and contribute to design reviews, hazard reviews, FAT and SAT Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers Support tendering activities and contribute to technical offers Maintain strong client relationships and support business development Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Proven experience in HV substation design (132kV-400kV), ideally within UK transm... Permanent