Principal Engineer - Protection & Control
Core
Lead, review, assess, and approve Protection and Control (P&C) design submissions for National Grid and Distribution Network Operator (DNO) projects, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and regulatory requirements for HV infrastructure.
Role type
Senior IC Principal Engineer (Protection & Control)
Builds
Safe, reliable, and compliant designs for substations, transformers, switchgear, and HV cable systems
Domain
Electricity Transmission and Distribution (T&D)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
P&C design review, design assurance, HV infrastructure knowledge, risk mitigation, HAZID, regulatory compliance, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
Chartered Engineer status, National Grid BP141 authorization, BP137 Contractor Design Approval experience
Technologies
National Grid standards, DNO procedures, CDM regulations
Responsibilities
Review and approve P&C design submissions; Chair design review meetings; Identify and mitigate safety and performance risks; Prepare technical reports and assurance documentation
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight