Principal Engineer - MAE - HV Substation Protection & Control

Principal Engineer - MAE - HV Substation Protection & Control Job Description

Job Title: Principal Engineer - MAE - HV Substation Protection & Control

Location: Kentish Town, United Kingdom

Murphy is recruiting for a Principal Engineer - MAE - HV Substation Protection & Control to work with Murphy Applied Engineering on HV Substations, with a Protection and Control background.

Our engineering teams encompass a multi-disciplinary range of skills, adding value across sectors, and advancing digital construction, engineering innovation, and design to deliver sustainable, intelligent, and economical solutions.

Under Murphy Applied Engineering, our in-house teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical, and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works, providing expert advice to Murphy colleagues and external clients.

A day in the life of a Principal Engineer - HV Substation Protection & Control

1. Interpret client design specifications and lead the team in developing conceptual designs.
2. Lead the creation of specifications and Bill of Quantities for equipment to facilitate requests for quotations.
3. Assess supplier quotations and engage suppliers to align them with specifications.
4. Estimate time for detailed design engineering.
5. Identify and evaluate chargeable work, maintaining records of time spent.
6. Ensure detailed design work complies with procedures and maintains professionalism.
7. Produce detailed designs, calculations, drawings, diagrams, and sketches per standards and codes.
8. Perform design checks for team members and external designers.
9. Provide guidance on design and operational issues.
10. Consider design risks and prepare risk assessments for residual risks.
11. Supervise design team members and subcontractors to ensure quality and timeliness.
12. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to their development.
13. Coordinate information flow for detailed design drawings for construction.
14. Conduct site visits and surveys.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in high voltage transmission and distribution substation projects.
• National Grid TP141 HV Substation Protection & Control (CDAE) authorization.
• Ability to manage design feedback and liaise with departments and project teams.
• Knowledge of substation automation from tender to completion.
• Develop conceptual designs aligned with legislation and safety standards.
• Manage interfaces with internal/external design teams.
• Monitor and administer Change Controls.
• Build relationships with technical consultants and suppliers for technical solutions.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days.
• Discretionary bonus and annual salary review.
• Competitive pension scheme, life assurance, health screening, and sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and returner bonuses.
• Additional benefits include retail discounts, gym memberships, and cycle schemes.

About Murphy

Recognized as a leading employer, Murphy is Gold Investors in People accredited, with a 57% increase in operating profit. We value diversity, with over 60 nationalities, and have a robust order book and environmentally friendly investments.

For inquiries, contact Michelle Penlington at . Please note, Murphy cannot employ individuals without legal right to work in the UK.