Substation Facilities Engineer

CompanyRWE

LocationSwindon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At2/28/2026

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Electrical engineers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£58,700 (£30.10 per hour)

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Description

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Engineering

RWE develops, constructs and operates renewable energy projects around the world, and owns and operates offshore wind turbines throughout Europe representing a total of 2.4 GW. RWE is therefore uniquely positioned to drive the energy transition forward, as well as to play a leading role in the sector at an international level.

Due to increasing workload, we are now seeking a Substation Facilities Engineer to assist us in progressing our offshore wind projects towards construction. As the projects progress, there may be some work required outside of your base location at contractor locations as business/project needs dictate and some travel will be required with the role, both nationally and internationally.

About The Role

As Substation Facilities Engineer you will be part of an Engineering team contributing specialist skills in offshore wind projects with a focus on offshore substation platforms, with particular responsibility for:

Technical knowledge for offshore substation facilities, and auxiliary and LV systems

RCAs in case of component failures

Preparation of technical documentation and involvement in the related tender, contract and procurement process for our projects

Technical management of related mechanical and electrical works on project construction sites

Technical lead in supplier and product prequalification process

Technical lead in factory audits

Application and further development of relevant internal standards, regulations, norms and best practice

Project reporting and development of processes and procedures

You will need direct involvement in Engineering and be expected to work closely with other package teams within the projects and in the line organisation, and in particular have involvement with and provide support for the development of the wider electrical systems including the offshore & onshore substations, cables, foundations and SCADA systems

The role will sit in RWE’ Electrical Components Team, supporting the Engineering Manager and Package Managers within development, constructions and/or operational projects with responsibilities including:

Ensuring a robust through life design of the project’s offshore substation design supporting on all aspects of the auxiliary systems including building fabric, drainage, cable and pipework systems, fire detection and protection, HVAC, small power & lighting, battery and UPS systems etc.

Development of specifications, subsequent TQ clarifications and ensuring specification compliance with selected consultants and contractors

An emphasis on safety through design and through life performance of the assets

Supporting the progression of the system design, procurement and project management of the substation component parts in liaison with the Lead Electrical Engineer

Coordination and monitoring of related works at substation fabrication/construction sites

Close liaison with technical experts in the Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Department and Engineers working on similar projects to ensure their knowledge is effectively utilised on the project

Co-ordination and management of interfaces with other major construction packages, such as substations and cabling, in co-operation with other Engineers and Package Managers

Essential skill requirements:

University degree (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline
Several years of relevant work experience as an offshore substation specialist
High-level skills in design, fabrication and testing – the optimum would be work experience gained within a manufacturer or an Offshore Wind Farm Developer

Relevant experience regarding related project work, especially in the fields of technical specification writing and negotiations

Fluent English language skills

Advantageous, but not essential:

Membership of recognised professional body
Demonstrable experience of working effectively in an international business
Advanced communication, coordination and leadership skills, highly motivated, confident and resourceful
Valid driving licence

Location: Coventry, Swindon or London or any UK Offshore Site Office

An offer of employment in this role may require holding active or ability to pass National Security vetting to SC level. Failure to obtain and or maintain National Security Vetting to SC may result in the removal of job offers and or existing employment.

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Any questions? Contact HR: Marie Bennell, marie.bennell@rwe.com

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity.

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As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, U.S., Japan and Korea. We have already 19 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to a clean energy future.

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