Electrical Design Engineer - Grid & Primary Design

Location: Salford, Manchester

Job Type: Full Time - Hybrid working with flexibility.

Salary: 62,145 - 68,340 based on experience


At Electricity North West, we power the lives of 5 million people across the North West. As we invest in the future of the region''s infrastructure, we''re looking for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our Grid and Primary Design team. If you''re passionate about electrical design and want to shape how our grid evolves to meet future demands, we want to hear from you.

The Role
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you''ll be responsible for delivering substation design solutions up to and including 132kV. Working on major capital projects, you''ll manage the design process from concept to completion, collaborating closely with project managers, construction engineers, and internal stakeholders to ensure quality, safety, and cost-efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Lead substation design for Grid and Primary capital projects (up to 132kV).

Produce and implement cost-effective design strategies from outline to detailed design.

Develop technical specifications and protection setting calculations.

Act as ENWL''s engineer for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of equipment.

Manage contractors and liaise with project and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Ensure projects meet key milestone deadlines and regulatory KPIs.

Contribute to design standards and innovate using new techniques and equipment.

What We''re Looking For?

Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering (degree preferred, ideally working towards Chartered status).

Strong technical knowledge of 132kV, 33kV, 11/6.6kV systems, substations, and protection.

Experience in design engineering within the electricity distribution or utilities sector.

Understanding of CDM regulations and project safety.

Familiarity with AutoCAD, MS Excel, and (ideally) power systems software.

Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage design budgets and deliver to timescales.

Apply now to join a company driving innovation in the power sector.