Primary Design Engineer
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listed on 2026-08-23
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for:
Mitie
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-08-23
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Remote Working (some travel maybe required)
Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week
At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for an experienced Primary Design Engineer to support the delivery of high-voltage renewable projects by producing high-quality primary electrical designs that meet stringent technical, safety and regulatory standards.
Role Responsibilities:- Produce primary electrical designs for substations, including AIS and GIS layouts up to 132kV
, cable routes, LV layouts, switch rooms, control rooms and earthing systems - Ensure all designs comply with relevant British and international standards, DNO requirements, customer specifications and contractual obligations
- Design and analyse earthing systems for substations, renewables and grid connection projects, including EPR studies, touch and step voltage assessments and soil resistivity testing
- Prepare technical documentation including drawings, calculations, reports, major plant specifications and lightning protection assessments
- Manage and coordinate external design suppliers and collaborate with structural, planning and CAD teams to deliver integrated design solutions
- Degree, HND or HNC in Electrical Engineering (power systems preferred)
- Proven experience in primary electrical design for HV/EHV AC substations (11kV-132kV) and balance of plant projects
- Strong knowledge of industry standards such as BS7671, ENATS, NGTS, BS EN 61936-1 and BS7354
- Experience working within consultancy, contractor or utility environments
- A technically strong and detail-oriented primary design engineer
- Ability to manage complex technical interfaces across multiple engineering disciplines
- Strong understanding of substation layouts, earthing design and cable installation practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple project priorities
- Opportunity to work on major renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects
- Career development within a specialist high-voltage engineering team
- Hybrid working with flexibility and exposure to projects across the UK
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