Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer - HV Transmission

Flexible UK Locations | Hybrid Working
£60,000-£90,000 + Excellent Benefits
Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer to join a globally recognised engineering consultancy delivering some of the UK's most significant high-voltage transmission and energy infrastructure projects.

This Principal Electrical Engineer role is ideal for an experienced technical leader with extensive HV transmission cable design expertise who enjoys influencing engineering strategy, mentoring teams and delivering innovative solutions across nationally significant infrastructure programmes.

The successful Principal Electrical Engineer will become the technical authority for HVAC and HVDC cable systems, leading multidisciplinary teams while driving technical excellence across complex transmission projects.

The Role

As a Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading the technical delivery of HV transmission cable system designs
• Acting as the principal technical authority for complex HVAC and HVDC cable projects
• Providing technical leadership throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept through detailed design and construction support
• Leading multidisciplinary engineering teams on major transmission infrastructure projects
• Reviewing and approving complex engineering designs and technical documentation
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement across cable design methodologies
• Supporting tender submissions with technical expertise and cost optimisation strategies
• Acting as the primary technical interface with clients, contractors, regulators and key stakeholders
• Mentoring and developing engineers across the business
• Ensuring compliance with IEC, IEEE, National Grid and relevant industry standards
• Supporting strategic business growth and representing the business within industry forums

This Principal Electrical Engineer position offers the opportunity to shape the future of the UK's electricity transmission network while working on some of the industry's most technically challenging projects.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Principal Electrical Engineer with extensive HV transmission expertise.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience as a Principal Electrical Engineer, Lead Electrical Engineer or Principal Power Engineer
• Extensive experience designing HV/EHV transmission cable systems
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and HVDC cable design
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Excellent knowledge of IEC, IEEE and UK transmission standards
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using software such as CDEGS, CYMCAP, COMSOL, AutoCAD or similar

The following would be highly advantageous:

• Previous National Grid project experience
• Experience working on major electricity transmission frameworks
• Knowledge of underground and overhead transmission systems
• Experience leading technical assurance and design governance

Why Apply?

• Salary of £60,000-£90,000 plus comprehensive benefits
• Hybrid working with flexible UK office locations
• Lead nationally significant HV transmission and energy infrastructure projects
• Become the technical authority within a globally recognised consultancy
• Work on innovative HVAC, HVDC and grid decarbonisation projects
• Excellent long-term career progression and leadership opportunities
• Immediate interviews available

Immediate interviews available.

If you're a Principal Electrical Engineer with extensive HV transmission cable experience looking to lead complex engineering projects and shape the future of the UK's electricity network, we'd love to hear from you.