Principle Design Engineer

My client requires a Principle Design Engineer to work on substation projects for the next 2 + years.



Paying £500 – 650 a shift + Home/ Client Offices + Weekly payments + Outside IR35



This role is critical in overseeing power infrastructure design and delivery, ensuring alignment with industry standards, utility/AHJ, and customer requirements. The successful candidate will manage key stakeholders, including utilities, energy suppliers, contractors, and consultants, to ensure on-time, in-budget power delivery.



Key Responsibilities



* Electrical System Design & Innovation: Develop electrical system topologies and utilize financial modeling tools to implement optimal and innovative solutions, including HV substations, cables, multi-fuel , modular nuclear, and renewable energy sources (solar, battery, microgrids, wind, etc.).



* Substation, MFGP, SMR, Renewables & Cable Expertise: Oversee and review power infrastructure specifications, technical evaluations, and engineering studies.



* Value Engineering: Value engineering, and system recommendations to balance cost-effectiveness with operational sustainability.



* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders (utilities, contractors, engineering consultants)



* Project Reporting: Provide weekly updates on substation progress, risks, blockers, and priorities. Conduct feasibility analysis and ensure strong design management capabilities.



* Grid and Regulatory Expertise: Maintain in-depth knowledge of grid operations, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.



* Project & Design Management: Oversee project plans, design management, delivery, commissioning, and compliance at all voltage levels (LV to EHV).



* Continuous Improvement: Implement best practices, lessons learned, and value engineering initiatives to enhance power management.



Required Skills & Experience



* Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; Chartered Engineer (CEng or equivalent) .



* Experience: Minimum 5 years in HV electrical design and delivery (Primary or Secondary Design Engineer), with experience in HV/EHV systems .



* Software Skills: Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, MS Office, BIM360, and Navisworks.



My client has an established team in place and is offering the right person a very stable working environment which will offer up progression and a chance to work on some high profile projects.



Please send your CV and contact Adam on the number provided.



Keywords – Substation // HV Design // MV Design // Principle Design Engineer