Principal Engineer

This role will be reporting to the Substations Engineering - HV and will be responsible for leading a small team of Substation Primary Engineers and CAD Technicians, ensuring the quality and consistency of the teams output in the production and control of drawings and technical documents. You will be expected to take the CDAE role for HV Plant for National Grid projects.

You will also work with the Power Sector Director to assist during the bid process in order to secure further work.

• You will manage a small team responsible for production of project deliverables through a robust checking process but must also support the CAD technicians with the development of drawings and support the actual delivery of the outputs.
• You will form part of a team that is a trusted partner for some of the UK's largest critical infrastructure projects.

Barking 132kV GIS Substation Construction Animation (youtube.com)

You have significant experience in the production of all designs, calculations, reports & drawings associated with new or modification of HV substation projects up to 400kV, covering primary design and engineering elements.

• You will have National Grid or Scottish Power experience.
• must have significant experience in the production of all designs, calculations, reports & drawings associated with new or modification of HV substation projects up to 400kV, covering primary design and engineering elements.
• You will have prior experience in production of single line diagrams, primary layouts, technical specifications and other design deliverables,
• Previous experience as HV Plant CDAE accreditation by National Grid, highly desirable.

Barking Substation

• Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
• Employee assistance
• 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
• Company car or cash allowance
• Flexible working
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will have links into the wider network of engineers within the business to learn and grow.
• You will be joining a diverse, established team with a varied background of skills and expertise, who value new ideas and welcome innovative solutions. You are encouraged to take ownership and have freedom in decision-making
• Life assurance scheme
• Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)