Senior Electrical Design Engineer
- Posted 06 August 2026
- LocationEngland
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Engineering and Renewables
Job description
Vallum Associates is partnering with a leading engineering contractor to recruit experienced Substation Engineers and Protection & Control Engineers to support the delivery of high-voltage distribution projects across the UK.
Opportunities available on both a permanent and freelance basis.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver secondary design for HV substations (11kV–132kV)
• Produce and review P&C schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, termination drawings, SLDs and GA drawings
• Support the design of protection, SCADA and substation control systems
• Review technical documentation and vendor submissions
• Provide engineering support through installation, testing and commissioning
• Ensure compliance with DNO standards and IEC regulations
Requirements
• Experience in Protection & Control, Secondary Design or Substation Engineering
• Strong HV substation secondary design experience
• Knowledge of protection relays, SCADA systems and control schemes
• Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical and/or EPLAN
• Experience delivering UK distribution projects
• Previous UKPN and/or SSEN project experience is highly desirable
• Background within an EPC, ICP or DNO environment preferred
If you're interested in finding out more, or know someone who could be a good fit, feel free to get in touch.
