Summary: The role of Principle Design Engineer involves overseeing engineering activities for EHV/HV AIS & GIS substation projects, ensuring compliance with standards and managing engineering teams. The position requires engagement in technical discussions, budget management, and development of technical solutions. Candidates must possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive substation engineering experience. The role is classified as outside IR35 and involves ad hoc travel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all engineering activities from project start to completion, ensuring compliance with standards, QA/QC, and HSSE.
• Lead EHV/HV AIS & GIS substation projects and manage engineering teams (local & remote).
• Coordinate civil, structural, protection, and control system interfaces.
• Engage in technical discussions with customers/suppliers and handle site queries.
• Manage engineering budgets, schedules, risk, and change processes.
• Develop technical solutions, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Review supplier designs, attend factory/site tests, and support tenders.

Key Skills:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's or Master's).
• Extensive substation engineering experience, including NG, SSEN & SPEN standards.
• Certifications: Principal Designer (PD) / LCDAE (National Grid), CEng (or working towards).
• Strong expertise in substation design, layouts, grounding, switchgear, and system studies.
• Familiarity with protection & control systems, AutoCAD/MicroStation, and MS Office.

Salary (Rate): £500

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Engineering