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Base salary: £70k – 85k

Vacancy: Principal Design Engineer - Protection

Join our Smart Infrastructure Division as Principal Design Engineer – Protection. Siemens Digital Grid has secured a position on the National Grid 5 Year Light Current Framework, delivering robust systems with the latest Siemens technology on new National Grid substations and extending the existing infrastructure. A safer and lower carbon project delivery footprint will be adopted.

Location: This role allows you to be based anywhere in the UK, with remote work and occasional travel. In the initial stage you would be required to be present at the Hebburn office for 2/3 days per week whilst training.

We are committed to a friendly, effective, and engaging culture and to supporting development and training, including Chartership, training or mentoring.

How you will make an impact

• Delivering transmission protection and control systems with our end-customers from various domains & fields.
• Technically leading to one of our Protection engineering teams, mentoring / coaching other members of the team to support their growth.
• Responsible for assessing the Protection Engineering process and optimising it to build an efficient engineering process allowing delivery of projects to specification and on programme.
• Provide innovative solutions as technical lead for protection on UK Transmission and Distribution network Projects.
• Ensure that Siemens solutions are aligned with the latest policies and standards.
• Provide a high level of customer service to clients and maintain the highest standards of quality.
• Sound problem solving skills, fault finding skills and analytical thinking.
• Provide technical feedback for Sales, Proposals and Operations departments.
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

What skills and experience will you bring to the role

• Working in multidisciplinary teams delivering technical Protection and Automation solutions.
• Application of protection and control systems on National Grid transmission network.
• Detailed knowledge of National Grid delivery and specifications/standards.
• National Grid Contractor Design Approval Engineer experience (Assurance or Contractor).
• Detailed design knowledge covering Circuit diagrams / Interface diagrams / Cubicle design / Settings / Testing FAT.
• Experience using industry-standard software tools for design, simulation and test; SIPROTEC / DIGSI knowledge is desirable.
• Experience engaging NG as direct customer and/or EPC customers providing protection solutions for brown field extensions or green field builds.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for coordination between the team / function groups and the customer.
• A minimum qualification of HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering plus extensive experience in the Electricity Transmission and Distribution Industry.

In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer

• Performance-Based Bonus: An annual bonus linked to the company's performance.
• Flexible Working Hours: Flexible arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Pension Plan: Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Time Off: 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with option to buy or sell an additional 5 days.

If you have any specific requirements, please let us know so we can support you through the application and interview process.

We value diverse identities and perspectives and are committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and build a better tomorrow with us.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing