Lead Electrical Engineer (High-Voltage Substations)

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)