Principal Engineer (HV Plant), is responsible for reviewing, assessing, and approving HV Plant design submissions for National Grid and/or Distribution Network Operator (DNO) projects. This role ensures that designs for substations, transformers, switchgear, and other HV infrastructure comply with National Grid / DNO engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
The successful candidate will work closely with National Grid / DNO, Contractors, internal Engineering and Design teams, and Project Managers to ensure the timely delivery of safe, reliable, and compliant designs.
Experience of the UK Electricity Transmission and/or Distribution System is preferable, but not essential for this role.
Responsibilities
Design Review & Approval:
- Review and assess HV plant design submissions, ensuring compliance with National Grid / DNO policies, procedures and engineering standards.
- Provide detailed feedback and recommendations to address design gaps, non-compliance, or potential risks.
- Approve final designs once all technical, safety, and regulatory requirements are met.
- Chair design review meetings with a variety of stakeholders.
- Coordination and technical interface with other engineering disciplines.
Stakeholder Coordination:
- Serve as the primary point of contact between National Grid / DNO and Contractors regarding HV Plant design matters.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including asset management, project delivery teams, and other engineering disciplines, to ensure design alignment with project objectives.
- Participate in design coordination meetings, workshops, and technical reviews with contractors and suppliers.
Risk Identification & Mitigation:
- Identify potential risks related to safety, reliability, and performance in contractor designs and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure that all designs incorporate appropriate risk mitigation measures, including hazard identification (HAZID) and risk assessments.
- Experience of implementing safety by design and CDM awareness.
Documentation & Reporting:
- Maintain comprehensive records of design submissions, review comments, and approval decisions.
- Prepare technical reports and assurance documentation for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
- Monitor performance related to design quality and compliance, providing feedback to management as needed.
- Experience of working to a structure project design process