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Associate Design Assurance Engineer

Stafford, England, gb💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-10 → 2026-09-25

Core

Ensure designs for electricity transmission and distribution installations comply with National Grid technical specifications, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.

Role type

Associate Design Assurance Engineer (HV Plant, Substation Civil, Protection & Control, Relay Settings, HV Cable, Overhead Lines, Commissioning)

Builds

Design packs (DCAAR) and compliant connection schemes for National Grid projects

Domain

Electricity Transmission and Distribution (T&D)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

National Grid project design experience, electrical infrastructure knowledge, design assurance or technical approval experience, DNO project experience, BP141 process understanding

Preferred skills

HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chartered Engineer status, SR137 Contractor Design Approval Engineer experience

Technologies

National Grid BP141/BP188 standards, DCAAR design packs

Responsibilities

Support Optioneering, FEED, and Detailed Design projects; shadow BP188 design reviews; complete design pack DCAAR; engage in design review meetings; coordinate with other engineering disciplines

Seniority

Associate, entry-level to mid-level progression

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