Principal Engineer - HV Cable
Core
Review, assess, and approve High Voltage (HV) cable design submissions for National Grid and Distribution Network Operator (DNO) projects to ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
Role type
Senior IC electrical engineering specialist (HV infrastructure design review)
Builds
Compliant HV plant designs for substations, transformers, and switchgear
Domain
Electricity transmission and distribution (UK)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> infrastructure
Required skills
HV cable design review, UK HV infrastructure knowledge, constructability assessment, risk identification and mitigation, stakeholder coordination, technical reporting
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer status (CEng), National Grid BP141 Design Assurance Engineer authorisation, BP137 Contractor Design Approval Engineer nomination
Technologies
National Grid standards, DNO engineering standards, HAZID, CDM regulations
Responsibilities
Review and approve HV cable design submissions; Provide feedback on design gaps and non-compliance; Chair constructability and design review meetings; Coordinate technical interfaces with engineering disciplines; Identify and mitigate safety and performance risks; Maintain design submission records and prepare technical reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC