Design Assurance Engineer
Core
Review and assess design submissions for electricity transmission and distribution projects to ensure compliance with National Grid technical specifications, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
Role type
Design Assurance Engineer (Electrical Infrastructure)
Builds
Compliant design packs for HV plant, substations, protection & control, cables, and overhead lines
Domain
UK Electricity Transmission and Distribution
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Design compliance auditing, risk identification and mitigation, stakeholder coordination, documentation and reporting, knowledge of BP141 and BP188 standards, safety by design principles
Preferred skills
Experience with DNO projects, SR188 Contractor Design Approval Engineer nomination
Technologies
National Grid BP141, BP188, CDM regulations
Responsibilities
Review and assess design submissions for compliance; Provide feedback on design gaps and risks; Coordinate with project teams and contractors; Maintain records of design submissions and DCAAR acceptances; Identify and recommend risk mitigation measures
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC