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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.

Principal Engineer - HV Cable

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United Kingdom

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66 days ago

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Principal Engineer - HV Cable

Egis

Role Description The Principal Engineer (HV Cable) 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 Cable 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 constructability and 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 Cable 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. Qualifications - HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline. - Proven experience in HV Cable project development, constructability, design, or technical approval within the Electricity Transmission and/or DNO sector. - Strong knowledge of the UK HV infrastructure, including interfaces and consideration with other disciplines including HV Plant, Civil, OHL, and P&C. Requirements - 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. Benefits - Competitive Salary, plus discretionary bonus. - Working hours of 40 hours per week. All overtime payable or time off in lieu (your choice) should you work more than this. - 22 days holiday, plus bank holidays with an option to increase. - Private Medical Insurance. - Workplace Pension. - Death in Service. - Company car scheme. - Options to work Home based, with the option of working from Omnia offices (Stafford, Stockton Heath, Northallerton), as per project requirements. Must be willing to travel anywhere throughout the UK.

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