P&C Electrical Design Engineer

Location: UK & Ireland – Various Project Locations / Hybrid Opportunities

Contract: Contract Opportunities

Sector: Transmission & Distribution | Substations | Renewable Energy | Grid Connections

Mint Selection is looking to engage experienced Electrical Design Engineers for contract opportunities supporting major energy infrastructure projects across the UK and Ireland.

Our focus is on engineers with strong backgrounds in HV electrical design, particularly those who have worked within EPC contractors, specialist substation engineering companies or power-sector consultancies.

Projects may include new-build and refurbishment substations, transmission and distribution network upgrades, renewable energy connections and battery energy storage infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical designs for HV and EHV substation projects.
• Produce technical drawings, specifications, calculations and engineering documentation.
• Support primary electrical design, including equipment layouts, clearances, cable systems and associated infrastructure.
• Coordinate electrical design activities with protection, control, civil and wider project engineering teams.
• Review designs against client specifications, applicable standards and project requirements.
• Support design reviews, technical queries and engineering coordination throughout project delivery.
• Liaise with EPC contractors, consultants, utilities and specialist equipment suppliers.

Experience Required

• Proven experience in electrical design within the power and energy sector.
• Background in HV substations, transmission and distribution or grid connection projects.
• Experience working with EPC contractors, specialist substation engineering companies or electrical design consultancies.
• Knowledge of relevant UK or Irish utility standards and engineering practices.
• Experience with 33kV, 66kV, 132kV, 275kV or 400kV infrastructure would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation or relevant electrical design software.
• Experience supporting National Grid, DNO, TSO or renewable energy projects is desirable.

Interested?

Whether you're approaching the end of your current contract or considering your next project, we'd be interested in speaking with you.