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:
Stakeholder Coordination:
Risk Identification & Mitigation:
Documentation & Reporting:
Essential:
Desirable:
Location:
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.
These are UK wide roles based on client site/s and we welcome applications from various geographically regions.
Working Hours:
Ideally full time but may consider Contingent Worker Contract and Part-Time options.
Package:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We at EGIS are an Equal Opportunities employer and we recognise the value of a Diverse Organisation. EGIS appreciates all job applications. If you decide to apply for an opportunity at EGIS, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and everyone’s contribution as this builds our culture and means, if you work for EGIS, you will be included, listened to, and respected.
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About 10Design Collective 10Design is a global collective of expert practices operating across architecture, urbanism and design, brought together within the Egis Group. Each practice retains its own identity, culture and market presence, while benefiting from shared platforms, intelligence and collective scale. Individually, our practices deliver people-focused, creative and responsible design. Together, as 10N, we multiply that impact. By connecting expertise across regions and disciplines, we are better positioned to address the defining challenges of our time, including climate change, rapid urbanisation and the responsible use of resources. The 10Design model is founded on enablement rather than centralisation. Shared services and leadership roles exist to strengthen practices, support collaboration and unlock value across the Collective, while respecting local autonomy and brand equity. Must have the right to work in the UK