Principal Electrical Design Engineer
Leeds, Newcastle, or Westhill | Full-time | 37.5 hrs/week
Contract Position | Senior Grade
A leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy is seeking an experienced Principal Primary Design Engineer to join their Power Transmission & Distribution division. This role offers the opportunity to lead major HV substation projects (up to 400kV), manage design teams, and influence the technical direction of high-impact energy infrastructure across the UK.
The Role:
The successful candidate will:
* Lead the delivery of HV Primary Engineering designs for substation projects.
* Approve key design deliverables including SLDs, layouts, earthing designs, and SC force calculations.
* Ensure designs meet all client specifications, industry standards, and safety legislation (including CDM regulations).
* Provide technical oversight and mentorship to engineers and technicians.
* Collaborate with project managers, civil, protection, and cabling teams to ensure seamless design integration.
* Contribute to project planning, resource allocation, and procurement support.
Candidate Profile:
* Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
* Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
* Minimum of 10 years’ experience in HV substation primary plant design.
* Proficient in AIS/GIS substation layouts up to 400kV.
* Knowledge of CDM regulations and ideally CDAE or TP141 qualified.
* Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing design teams.
* Familiarity with BIM tools (e.g., BIM 360) is an advantage.
What's on Offer:
* Opportunity to work on nationally significant energy infrastructure projects.
* Clear technical leadership role within a respected engineering division.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Support for professional development and career progression.
Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong, forward-thinking design engineer ready to step into a strategic and influential role. To find out more or apply, please get in touch with the recruitment team today.