Job Description
Project Engineer
Role: Electrical Project Engineer (Design and Delivery of HV Substation projects)
Position Type: Permanent / Hybrid
Location: Aberdeenshire
Salary: up to 65,000 with an outstanding range of benefits and a work vehicle
Turner Lovell are recruiting for an experienced Electrical Project Engineer who will work with a vibrant, agile, and multi-functional team in delivering HV substation projects.
Our client is an established M&E contractor, operating across Europe on various HV energy infrastructure & data-centre projects, in both the design and construction phases.
Role overview:
As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will provide lead technical support on projects from initial inquiry through to completion. You'll work primarily on M&E installations while being part of the transmission and distribution (T&D) engineering team, with opportunities to work on electrical installations up to 400kV.
Key Responsibilities
- Modify and prepare design drawings for High & Low voltage equipment
- Coordinate with design teams and contractors on technical matters
- Create installation drawings and O&M manuals
- Manage procurement and document control
- Prepare method statements and risk assessments
- Oversee sub-contractor work and quality control
- Develop project schedules and manage material requirements
- Conduct technical calculations (lighting design, cable sizing)
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations
- Commission installed systems
- Prepare technical documentation and manage contract variations
Required Qualifications
- Electrical Engineering degree
- Minimum 2 years of engineering design/project management experience
- Strong understanding of HV and MV network requirements, with particular emphasis on resilience and studies requirements
- Experience with energy management systems
- Proven project delivery track record
- Excellent IT skills
- Strong communication and leadership abilities
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Benefits
- Competitive salary package with room for negotiation
- Career development programs
- Long-term project security (5+ years portfolio)
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge engineering projects
- Professional development and mentoring opportunities
The ideal candidate will be adaptable, detail-oriented, and capable of representing the company at senior-level meetings while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
To apply for this role or to receive more information please contact Yana Arif at Turner Lovell (url removed)
