ABB is a global technology company developing products and services for electrification, industrial automation, robotics, motion, and power management. Its portfolio includes motors, drives, medium- and low-voltage equipment, transformers, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and robotic systems, supported by software and lifecycle services. ABB works with customers across utilities, industry, transport, and infrastructure to improve operational efficiency and support more connected, lower-carbon systems. Its careers span engineering, software, manufacturing, technical services, and other functions involved in delivering these technologies.
Senior Lead Electrical Engineer, Substations — ABB
Lead the design of high-voltage substations, switchgear and power systems for ABB energy automation projects. Support compliant delivery across renewable, industrial and power sectors.
Description
- Lead design and implementation of eHouse solutions, substations, AIS and GIS switchgear up to 400 kV, transformers and protection systems.
- Serve as Electrical Technical Authority, guiding technical work and providing expertise throughout project delivery.
- Direct power system studies and ensure grid code and installation compliance, with successful integration of electrical systems.
- Oversee technical deliverables, project risks, schedules and stakeholder interfaces.
- Prepare, review and approve engineering reports, specifications, calculations and project documentation.
- Carry out HAZOP, EHAZOP and technical risk assessments, and develop and implement mitigation measures.
- Coordinate work across multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, contractors and suppliers.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to client relationship management and business development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
- Chartered Engineer status or active progress toward professional registration.
- Substantial energy-sector experience, particularly in power generation, transmission or distribution.
- At least seven years of electrical engineering experience, including significant high-voltage substation design work.
- Strong knowledge of medium-, high- and extra-high-voltage systems, including AIS and GIS substations.
- Proficiency with electrical design software, power system studies and related engineering tools.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
- Excellent planning, prioritisation and commercial awareness in a project delivery environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and annual incentive opportunity.
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Competitive contributory pension scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Flexible benefits, with options including private medical cover, dental insurance, health assessments, cycle-to-work and technology purchase programmes.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Learning and development, mentoring and career progression opportunities within a global organisation.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
- Employee referral programme.
- Generous bonus scheme.