Principal Engineer (HV Plant)

Egis Group; Remote; PLN 219,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Engineer (HV Plant) to review and approve design submissions for high voltage infrastructure. This position demands strong knowledge of HV systems and the ability to coordinate with various stakeholders. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with engineering standards and engage in risk mitigation efforts. While experience in the UK Electricity Transmission sector is preferred, it is not a strict requirement. The role offers flexibility to work from home or various office locations, including potential travel across the UK, Ireland, and Poland.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HV Plant design, design assurance, or technical approval.
• Strong knowledge of HV infrastructure including substations and transformers.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards CEng accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess HV plant design submissions.
• Chair design review meetings with stakeholders.
• Identify potential risks related to safety and reliability.

Skills

HV Plant design

Electrical Engineering

Stakeholder coordination

Risk identification and mitigation

Education

HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

• Business Line: Energy and Sustainable Cities
• Region: Europe and Africa
• Job Family: Design and Engineering
• Profession: Energy

Company Description

Egis is a leading global architecture, consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work side by side with clients to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world.Egis has acquired Omnia Projects, a UK-based engineering consultancy specialising in electricity Transmission and Distribution (T&D).Established in 2012, Omnia Projects is a respected specialist in T&D engineering, project management and technical assurance. With over 110 staff the company has delivered critical infrastructure for clients including National Grid, helping to shape the UK’s evolving energy system.

Job Description

Principal Engineer (HV Plant) is responsible for reviewing, assessing, and approving HV Plant design submissions for National Grid and/or Distribution Network Operator (DNO) projects. This role ensures that designs for substations, transformers, switchgear, and other HV infrastructure comply with National Grid / DNO engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

The successful candidate will work closely with National Grid / DNO, Contractors, internal Engineering and Design teams, and Project Managers to ensure the timely delivery of safe, reliable, and compliant designs.

Experience of the UK Electricity Transmission and/or Distribution System is preferable, but not essential for this role.

Responsibilities

Design Review & Approval:

• Review and assess HV plant design submissions, ensuring compliance with National Grid / DNO policies, procedures and engineering standards.
• Provide detailed feedback and recommendations to address design gaps, non-compliance, or potential risks.
• Approve final designs once all technical, safety, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Chair design review meetings with a variety of stakeholders.
• Coordination and technical interface with other engineering disciplines.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between National Grid / DNO and Contractors regarding HV Plant design matters.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including asset management, project delivery teams, and other engineering disciplines, to ensure design alignment with project objectives.
• Participate in design coordination meetings, workshops, and technical reviews with contractors and suppliers.

Risk Identification & Mitigation:

• Identify potential risks related to safety, reliability, and performance in contractor designs and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure that all designs incorporate appropriate risk mitigation measures, including hazard identification (HAZID) and risk assessments.
• Experience of implementing safety by design and CDM awareness.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive records of design submissions, review comments, and approval decisions.
• Prepare technical reports and assurance documentation for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor performance related to design quality and compliance, providing feedback to management as needed.
• Experience of working to a structure project design process

Qualifications

• HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in HV Plant design, design assurance, or technical approval within the Electricity Transmission and/or DNO sector.
• Strong knowledge of HV infrastructure, including substations, transformers, switchgear, and protection systems.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards CEng accreditation
• Experience of producing, reviewing and approving designs for National Grid and/or Distribution Network Operator (DNO) projects.
• Currently or previously held National Grid BP141 Design Assurance Engineer authorisation
• Currently or previously nominated as BP137 Contractor Design Approval Engineer on National Grid projects.

Additional Information

Home based, with the option of working from Omnia offices (Stafford, Stockton Heath and Northallerton), as per project requirements. Must be willing to travel anywhere throughout the UK. Possible job locations: UK, Ireland, Poland

Working Hours:

Ideally full time but may consider part time staff positions.