Senior Substation Engineer

Windward Energy

Senior Substation Engineer managing substation design for Green Gen Cymru’s renewable energy network. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver essential energy solutions.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeCardiff • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in substation engineering design management, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as ENA, Distribution Code, and Grid Code. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage project delivery, and foster collaboration with stakeholders.

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Substation Engineering Design ManagementRegulated Network ExperienceCDM Application in DesignStakeholder EngagementProject Delivery in Energy Sector

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Hard Skills

Electrical Engineering DegreeSubstation DesignProject ManagementEngineering Standards ComplianceRisk Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationNegotiation Skills

Industry Keywords

ENADistribution CodeGrid CodeEnergy Project DeliveryCDM Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the ongoing substation engineering design engagement from connection offer to energisation being the key engineering department contact for any substation engineering design matters for Green Gen Cymru’s network.
Manage substation engineering changes through design or compliance.
You will be responsible for the management of all aspects of the substation design engaging with other engineering disciplines where required.
Ensure any substation design work takes account of CDM and this is considered throughout the design and construction stages.
Support with the creation and ongoing adherence of the engineering procedures and policies to ensure a high and consistent standard of design is applied to project development and delivery.
Attend working groups such as the ENA as a substation authority to support Green Gen Cymru’s network development.
Ensure compliance with the NESO grid code, ENA, Distribution code and any other applicable.
Support policy change to improve engineering design and drive efficiency with new or amended engineering policies and procedures.
Support the Head of Engineering to drive improvement, support reporting and promote the business objectives to the wider team.
Have accountability for substation design reporting to the Head of Engineering.
Take a proactive approach to meet programme deadlines co-ordinating with other departments when required.
Accurately report progress each month to the Head of Engineering, including key activities linked to delivery and risk management.
Take a positive lead in developing relationships and working with other DNOs, TOs, NESO and Customers with regard to substation engineering.
Forge a positive working relationship with internal stakeholders, fostering collaboration across disciplines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent communication and engagement skills when reporting, negotiating, or dealing individually with stakeholders and direct reports.
A high standard of written and oral English, with the ability to describe and provide clarity on engineering requirements to stakeholders.
Organised individual who can multi-task and manage the engineering team across different projects.
Works well within a multidisciplinary project team environment.
Degree qualification in electrical engineering or relevant previous experience will be considered for this role.
You will have a proven record of accomplishment as an engineer in energy project delivery environment with experience preferred in a regulated network.
You will have a proven track record of managing engineering substation design from concept to delivery for energy projects.
Be experienced in the application of CDM to design activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Has experience of delivery to regulated engineering standards such as ENA, Distribution Code and Grid Code.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work structure available.
The ability to work core hours and take time back in lieu throughout the week.
Fridays are allocated as ‘no meeting’ days to ensure down time at the end of the week.
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
Private Medical Insurance from day 1 with cover for immediate family including spouse or partner and children, including direct mental health pathways and support.
Annual pay review and discretionary bonus.
Employer pension contributions up to 7%.
Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Tech scheme – discounts on latest technology including laptops, phones, iPads for personal use.
Life assurance cover and income protection.
Travel insurance.
Suite of enhanced policies and provisions to support colleagues through all the moments that matter.
Regular team socials, activities, sporting events and charity fundraisers.