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Lead Electrical Engineer (High-Voltage Substations)

Job description

​A global engineering advisory with nearly 20,000 employees worldwide is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join its high-voltage substation engineering team in Hamburg.

About the Role

As the Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for the planning, design, and execution of high-voltage substations across Germany. You will act as a key technical authority in the delivery of critical grid projects and serve as the main engineering contact for grid operators and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead technical engineering activities for HV substation projects - from concept to execution

  • Communicate and coordinate with German grid operators

  • Mentor junior team members and support their technical development

  • Collaborate with senior experts and specialists within the organization

  • Ensure projects meet the highest technical, regulatory, and quality standards

  • Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the team

Why Join?
  • Be part of a global engineering group with strong career pathways and international mobility

  • Work with a growing, multidisciplinary team on high-impact energy projects

  • Based in Hamburg, with flexible working location options

  • Primarily German projects now, with opportunities to expand into international assignments as the business grows

About You
  • Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)

  • Experience in high-voltage (HV) substation design, planning, or project engineering

  • Strong communication skills, particularly with operational and regulatory stakeholders

  • Leadership mindset with a desire to mentor and guide junior engineers

  • Familiarity with German grid standards and regulations (preferred)