Principal Electrical Engineer

Principal Electrical Engineer - SubstationsHit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first.Location: Brighton, Altrincham, Croydon, Glasgow, YorkRecruiter contact: ABHIJEET BARPANDAJob OverviewMott MacDonald has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our expanding Power Transmission and Distribution team. The role can be based in various locations in the UK. The successful candidate will be motivated to work on a range of diverse industry‑leading projects developing innovative solutions for power transmission grid systems and for client transmission and distribution installations, ensuring security of electricity supply, developing the integration of renewable energy sources and bringing large power infrastructure plans from concept to delivery stage.Your role will include working with a range of clients/stakeholders including major utilities and large global demand customers in a rapidly changing energy sector.The role is a permanent position within our team for an ambitious and enthusiastic Electrical Engineer. Reporting to the Power team Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for a range of tasks including:ResponsibilitiesPrimary plant layout for HV substationsEquipment specifications for HV plant and ancillary equipmentProviding engineering design input to major electrical power infrastructural development projects through various lifecycle stages from feasibility/front‑end engineering stages to detailed design, site construction monitoring and commissioningCoordination with client project teams and internal team disciplines within Mott MacDonald including civil, structural, environmental, survey/geotechnical, transport, protection and control and CAD/BIM teamDelivering projects in new technologies e.g. energy storage, HVDC systems, smart grid solutions, waste to energy etcProvide professional services to clients in the UK and overseasCandidate SpecificationQualified to degree level and will ideally be, or working towards Chartered Engineer statusExperience working in the power transmission and distribution industryExperience relating to design, delivery and supervision of HV substation solutions (110kV to 400kV)Experience in development of specifications for HV AIS/GIS substations and associated primary/secondary equipmentExperience of all stages of project lifecyclesExperience in applying regulatory and client specific health and safety requirements to HV plant system designsExperience in the preparation of technical reports in EnglishPreferred, But Not RequiredExperience in design of Overhead Line Systems for transmission networksExperience in design of HV cable systems (minimum 110kV)Experience in site construction and/or testing/commissioning for HV plant systemsExperience in earthing software design (CDEGs) and system studies/protection co‑ordination software (ETAP)Experience in control and protection systems designMasters DegreeUK ImmigrationMott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.Agile WorkingAt Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well‑being, flexibility, and trust.Equality, Diversity, and InclusionWe put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.AccessibilityWe want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you.BenefitsOur benefits include a range of health, financial, and lifestyle options:Health and WellbeingPrivate medical insurance for all UK colleagues.Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.Financial WellbeingWe match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.Life assurance equal up to 4 × your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 × your salary.Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long‑term illness or injury.Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.LifestyleA minimum of 33‑35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high‑street retailers.Enhanced Family & Carers LeaveEnhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.Learning and DevelopmentPrimary annual professional institution subscription.A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self‑development options.Networks, Communities, and Social OutcomesJoin a wide range of groups including our Advanced Employee Networks which support our LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities. xpwpeyx Make a difference within our communities through our social outcomes.If you are interested, apply now.#J-18808-Ljbffr