Principal Engineer - Secondary

Siemens Energy; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Flexible working

Brand new technology

Inclusive environment

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Principal Engineer to provide technical input for Protection Engineering drawings and documents, approve designs against specifications, and guide the design team. The role involves site visits in the UK and Germany, supporting tender work, and engaging in client meetings to ensure satisfaction.

You will contribute to improvement initiatives, manage design change control, and help drive compliance with safety, budget and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• HNC or degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in Electricity Transmission and Distribution.
• Familiar with Transmission and Distribution standards and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Produce and approve Protection Engineering packages and technical specifications.
• Maintain design change control process.
• Respond to NCR+ non-conformances in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with other departments on interdisciplinary issues.
• Attend site meetings and provide guidance to construction staff.
• Engage with clients and understand technical requirements.
• Gain product and site knowledge through site visits to UK and German facilities.
• Support tendering when required.
• Attend policy and best practice meetings and feedback to department.
• Identify and implement new tools, designs and process improvements.
• Coordinate with Technology team on technical issues for Type Registration and design approval.

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

A Snapshot of your day

As a Principal Engineer at Siemens Energy you will be responsible for providing technical input into the production of Protection Engineering drawings/documents, providing approvals against Design Specifications, adhering to programme, budget, quality, health & safety requirements, also providing technical guidance to allocated design team members.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Produce and approve Protection Engineering Detailed Design Packages, Engineering Technical Specification and Risk Assessments
• Maintain the design change control process on associated schemes
• Provide timely responses to non-conformances raised through the NCR+ process
• Coordinate with other departments in resolution of interdisciplinary issues
• Attend site meetings to discuss and advise construction staff on site related issues
• Attend Technical Meetings with Client, site or office based, to ensure Client satisfaction
• Gain product knowledge and site knowledge through visits to UK sites and German factories.
• Provide tendering support when required
• Attend client Policy and Best Practice Meetings and provide feedback to the department
• Identify and implement new tools, designs, product and process improvements
• Co-ordinate with Technology team by contributing on technical issues to facilitate Type Registration including design approval

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum HNC/ Degree Qualified in Electrical Engineering
• Experience within the Electricity Transmission and Distribution industry, including UK Transmission System experience
• Fully conversant with the latest Transmission and Distribution standards & technologies applicable to Protection Engineering
• Flexible approach to design solutions
• Positive working attitude, able to demonstrate self-motivation and a proactive approach
• Good written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage, motivate and inspire others within the team
• Good customer focus/management skills

Who is Siemens Energy?

Siemens Energy is a global energy technology company employing approximately 100,000 people worldwide and working to shape the future of energy systems. Our global team is dedicated to making reliable, affordable, and more sustainable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. With a 150-year legacy of innovation, we are looking for people who will help drive decarbonisation, new technologies, and the energy transition.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fuelled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energise society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a global company.
• Flexible working conditions and work-life balance programs.
• Access to brand new technology and innovative projects.
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Encouraging policies for health and well-being.

This is a hybrid role can be based in Newcastle upon Tyne or Glasgow whereby you must work onsite 3 days per week