Principal Engineer (HV Plant)

Thomas & Adamson; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London seeks a Principal Engineer (HV Plant) to review and approve HV plant design submissions. The role involves close collaboration with National Grid and contractors, ensuring designs meet regulatory standards. Essential qualifications include a HNC or degree in Electrical Engineering and proven experience in HV design. The position allows for home-based work with travel across the UK as needed.

Benefits

Home based working

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HV Plant design, design assurance, or technical approval.
• Strong knowledge of HV infrastructure including substations and transformers.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess HV plant design submissions for compliance.
• Provide feedback and recommendations on design gaps.
• Approve final designs meeting technical and regulatory requirements.

Skills

HV Plant design

Electrical Engineering

Risk identification

Compliance with engineering standards

Education

HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems

Job description

About Us

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.

About the Role

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

• 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 structured project design process.

What do we need from you

Essential:

• 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.

Desirable:

• 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.

What’s in it for you?

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.