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SalaryPrincipal Plant Design Engineer
Are you a seasoned engineer with expertise in high voltage (HV) primary plant design? We are seeking a Principal Plant Engineer to lead our Engineering Design team in delivering cutting-edge solutions for electrical substation projects up to 400kV. Join us in Newcastle, Leeds, or Westhills and be part of a dynamic environment where innovation meets excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead HV Primary Engineering design delivery with support from Design Engineers.
- Ensure adherence to company Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental Procedures.
- Oversee planning and procurement for substation projects.
- Manage interdisciplinary design gaps in collaboration with project engineering managers.
- Assist in the day-to-day running of the design department and provide continuous team support.
- Coordinate workload, prioritize tasks, and contribute to Design and Engineering Management Plans.
- Liaise with project managers and other departments to meet contract requirements.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Over 10 years of experience in a Design Office environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
- Experience with Autocad or similar software preferred.
- Strong communication skills for liaising with customers and suppliers.
- Ability to demonstrate the integrity of designs through calculations.
- Expertise in overall design and specification of electrical power systems.
- Previous experience as a senior HV Substation Primary Plant Design Engineer.
- Basic understanding of protection and control (P&C) aspects preferable.
- TP141 HV Substation qualification is advantageous.
