Principal Engineer - HV Plant
Core
Review, assess, and approve High Voltage (HV) plant 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 design assurance specialist
Builds
Compliant HV infrastructure designs for substations, transformers, and switchgear
Domain
Electricity transmission and distribution
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
HV plant design review, design assurance, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation (HAZID), stakeholder coordination, technical reporting
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, National Grid BP141 authorization, BP137 Contractor Design Approval experience
Technologies
Protection systems, switchgear, transformers, substations
Responsibilities
Review and approve HV plant designs against National Grid/DNO standards; chair design review meetings; identify and mitigate safety and performance risks; coordinate with contractors and internal engineering teams; maintain design submission records and prepare technical reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC