ERSG is a leading recruitment agency supporting global infrastructure, power grid, and renewable energy projects with skilled professionals across the transmission and distribution (T&D) sector. With over 16 years of experience, we provide reliable, compliant workforce solutions for utilities, contractors, and engineering consultancies involved in power transmission and distribution networks.
Supporting the Power Grid Workforce
As countries invest in grid modernisation, electrification, and renewable integration, demand for experienced transmission and distribution professionals continues to grow. ERSG delivers permanent and contract staff for every phase of Transmission and Distribution projects, from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and operations.
Transmission and Distribution roles we recruit for:
ERSG supplies talent for a wide range of transmission and distribution jobs, including:
• Substation engineers (HV/MV/LV)
• Overhead line (OHL) engineers and linemen
• Cable jointers (HV/MV)
• Protection and control engineers
• Electrical design engineers
• Grid integration specialists
• Commissioning engineers (primary/secondary)
• Site managers and supervisors
• Civil and structural engineers (substations and towers)
• Health, safety, and environment (HSE) advisors
• Project managers and planners
• Client representatives (QA/QC, commissioning, civils)
We recruit for both greenfield and brownfield grid infrastructure projects across multiple voltages.
Transmission and Distribution Project Coverage
ERSG provides staffing support across key project types:
• High-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) substations
• Overhead transmission line construction and refurbishment
• Underground and submarine cable installation
• Grid connections for renewable energy projects
• Distribution network upgrades and expansion
• Substation automation and SCADA integration
• Asset replacement and grid resilience programs
Global Reach with Regional Expertise
Operating in over 80 countries, ERSG delivers Transmission and Distribution talent solutions across:
• UK and Ireland
• Germany, Netherlands, France, and wider Europe
• United States (including state-by-state licensing support)
• Middle East and North Africa
• Asia-Pacific (Japan, South Korea, Australia)
• Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa
We understand local certification requirements, safety protocols, and grid standards to ensure project compliance and quality.
Why ERSG for Transmission and Distribution Recruitment?
• 16+ years of experience in T&D and energy infrastructure staffing
• Established talent pool of qualified T&D engineers and technicians
• Fast, compliant hiring across permanent, contract, and freelance roles
• In-depth knowledge of utility infrastructure, grid codes, and regulatory standards
• Mobilisation and compliance support in global markets
• Dedicated recruitment consultants with sector-specific expertise
Looking for Transmission and Distribution Jobs?
ERSG offers job opportunities for professionals across the power grid industry, from HV engineers and cable jointers to project managers and grid specialists. We support a wide range of Transmission and Distribution jobs in:
• Substation construction and maintenance
• Overhead and underground power lines
• Grid connection and renewable integration
• Protection, control, and SCADA
• Transmission expansion and system upgrades
Skilled Operatives
- North Yorkshire
- £24 - £29 per hour + Dependent on Experience
HV/MV Project Manager
- Dublin West, Dublin
- €70000 - €80000 per annum + Pension + Car + Expenses + 23 days holiday
Gateman / Civil Operative
- Swansea
- £30 - £32 per hour + Inside IR35
Senior Electrical Design Engineer
- London
- £45 - £50 per hour + Outside IR35
Schlosser / KFZ- und Mechaniker (m/w/d) - Grossraum Hannover
- Braunschweig, Niedersachsen
- €42000 - €48000 per annum
Elektriker/ Elektroniker (M/W/D) gesucht (3-Schichtystem)
- Stendal, Sachsen-Anhalt
- €44000 - €48000 per annum + Je nach relevanten Vorerfahrungen
Elektriker/ Elektroniker (M/W/D) gesucht (3-Schichtystem)
- Weißenfels (06667), Sachsen-Anhalt
- €44000 - €48000 per annum + Je nach relevanten Vorerfahrungen
Elektriker/ Elektroniker (M/W/D) gesucht (3-Schichtystem)
- Lutherstadt Wittenberg (06886), Sachsen-Anhalt
- €44000 - €48000 per annum + Je nach relevanten Vorerfahrungen
Elektriker/ Elektroniker (M/W/D) gesucht (3-Schichtystem)
- Dessau-Roßlau, Sachsen-Anhalt
- €44000 - €48000 per annum + Je nach relevanten Vorerfahrungen
Elektriker/ Elektroniker (M/W/D) gesucht (3-Schichtystem)
- Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt
- €44000 - €48000 per annum + Je nach relevanten Vorerfahrungen
Elektriker/ Elektroniker (M/W/D) gesucht (3-Schichtystem)
- Merseburg (06217), Sachsen-Anhalt
- €44000 - €48000 per annum + Je nach relevanten Vorerfahrungen
Pre-Construction Manager
- Leeds, West Yorkshire
- £450 - £550 per day
P&C Engineer - CDAE
- Leeds, West Yorkshire
- £600 - £750 per day
Lead SAP
- England
- £900 - £901 per day
CDAE - Primary design Engineer
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- £700 - £850 per day