Contract Period:

Start Date: 05/01/2026

Duration: 6-month contract (with a strong possibility of extension)

About the Opportunity

We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of one of our valued clients. They are seeking a Senior Primary Design Engineer to play a pivotal role in driving technical excellence and ensuring the successful delivery of complex international projects.

If you are passionate about engineering innovation, collaboration, and delivering world-class substation designs, this could be your next exciting challenge.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate remote global engineering teams within the Vernova Global Engineering Centre.
• Deliver high-quality and timely engineering outputs across multiple project phases.
• Take ownership of primary plant designs for HV/EHV substations (AIS, GIS, and HVDC where applicable).
• Develop and review fully integrated 3D models, general arrangement drawings, section drawings, and layout designs.
• Review and approve vendor drawings and specifications, ensuring alignment with customer and project standards.
• Ensure compliance with Norwegian regulations, including FEF 2006, FSE 2006, NEK standards, and Statnett/DSO technical requirements.
• Apply best practices for design safety, quality assurance, and governance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams -- civil, protection & control, system studies, valves, and building services -- to deliver a fully integrated substation design.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and suppliers to resolve technical queries.
• Represent the client in technical discussions with Norwegian customers, ensuring alignment with local expectations.

Qualifications and Experience
• Degree in Electrical, Power, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 7--10 years’ experience in HV substation design preferred. Candidates with a minimum of 3 years of strong technical experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of Norwegian Transmission and Distribution networks, including Statnett and regional grid operators.
• Proficiency in CAD tools; knowledge of BIM/3D tools (Revit, Navisworks) is an advantage.
• Proven track record in substation design across both tender and execution phases.
• Excellent communication skills in both Norwegian and English, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to work on world-class substation projects, collaborating with a diverse and talented engineering community. You will play a key role in shaping sustainable energy infrastructure while representing a trusted industry leader in the Norwegian market.