Job Description
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 & Energy portfolio, including 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 jun...