Principal Engineer - Protection & Control

About the role

Egis, through its UK consultancy Omnia Projects, is looking for a Principal Engineer (Protection & Control) to lead, review, assess and approve protection and control design submissions for National Grid and/or Distribution Network Operator (DNO) projects. The role ensures that designs for substations, transformers, switchgear and other high-voltage infrastructure meet National Grid / DNO standards, regulatory requirements and industry best practice. It works closely with DNOs, contractors, internal engineering and design teams and project managers.

Key responsibilities

• Review and approve P&C design submissions against National Grid / DNO policies, procedures and engineering standards, giving detailed feedback and chairing design review meetings.
• Act as the main contact between National Grid / DNO and contractors on P&C design matters and coordinate with asset management, project delivery and other engineering disciplines.
• Identify safety, reliability and performance risks in contractor designs, recommend corrective actions and ensure HAZID and risk assessments are included.
• Maintain records of submissions, review comments and approvals, prepare technical reports and assurance documentation, and monitor design quality and compliance.

Required profile

• HNC or degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in P&C design, design assurance or technical approval in the electricity transmission and/or distribution sector.
• Strong knowledge of HV infrastructure (substations, transformers, switchgear, HV cable).
• Experience of the UK electricity transmission and/or distribution system is preferable but not essential.
• Desirable: Chartered Engineer status or working towards CEng, National Grid BP141 Design Assurance Engineer authorisation, and BP137 Contractor Design Approval Engineer nomination.

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus, 40-hour week with overtime paid or time off in lieu.
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an option to increase.
• Private medical insurance, workplace pension and death in service cover.
• Company car scheme.
• Work can be home-based or at Omnia offices (Stafford, Stockton Heath, Northallerton); travel across the UK is required.