Graduate Electrical Engineer – Substation Design (Development Role)– £28,000–£35,000 + Benefits – Cheadle, Staffordshire

The Role

Are you a recent graduate ready to apply your Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree to real-world energy projects? Do you want to develop specialist skills in designing high-voltage substations that power homes, businesses, and renewable energy systems across the UK?

We are seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our team and grow into a specialist in EHV/HV substation design. You will work alongside experienced engineers, gain hands-on project experience from day one, and receive structured training to build your expertise in substations from 11kV to 132kV.

If you’re ready to start your engineering career in a role that offers hands-on learning, expert mentoring, and the chance to work on projects shaping the UK’s energy future, we’d like to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step towards becoming a high-voltage design specialist.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design of substations for transmission, distribution, renewable energy, and storage projects.
• Support feasibility studies, technical specifications, and design reviews.
• Prepare scheme drawings and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Work closely with clients and internal teams to deliver safe and high-quality solutions.
• Take part in ongoing mentoring and professional development.

The Company

A UK-based team of electrical designers, project managers and engineers with a reputation for providing success, Primary Power are dedicated to delivering professional expertise for EHV, HV and LV schemes across a range of sectors.

Benefits:

• Generous salary depending on experience and qualifications plus overtime for weekend working.
• Pension contribution.
• Private health insurance.
• Car allowance scheme.
• Death in Service insurance at 3x salary.
• 33 days annual holiday, including public holidays.
• Annual bonus subject to personal and company performance.
• Positive and rewarding working environment, yet highly professional with excellent support mechanisms in place to develop your knowledge and career.

The Person

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Strong interest in power systems and substation design
• Clear communication skills and a logical approach to problem-solving
• IT literate with familiarity in engineering software
• Eligible to work in the UK, fluent in English, and hold a full UK driving licence

Contact information

Steve Crawford