Principal Power Systems Design Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne
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Job Description
My client is a global, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering innovative engineering, environmental and design solutions across major energy and infrastructure markets. With more than 10,000 professionals across five continents, they help shape resilient, sustainable communities through forward-thinking engineering.\n\nThey are now seeking a Principal Electrical Consulting Engineer to join their expanding UK Power team. This is a key technical leadership role delivering complex, high-impact projects across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Australia.
You'll be working at the forefront of the global energy transition, supporting clients as they design, deliver and operate next- electrical infrastructure.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs Principal Engineer, you will provide technical leadership, mentor future talent and drive excellence across multi-disciplinary project teams. You will be responsible for:\n\nActing as technical lead on major power system projects across transmission, distribution and \nLeading the design, specification and integration of high-voltage systems, including substations, cable systems, transformers, switchgear and reactive compensation equipment\nDelivering FEED studies, conceptual designs, due diligence and Owner's Engineer services\nProviding expert input into protection & control, system performance and equipment specification\nSupporting FAT, SAT, commissioning and on-site construction activities\nDeveloping and maintaining strong client relationships, supporting tenders and identifying new opportunities\nMentoring and developing junior engineers across UK and international teams \n\nAbout You\n\nYou will be a seasoned electrical engineer with both technical depth and strong client-facing skills. You'll bring:\n\nDegree in Electrical Engineering (BEng/BSc minimum; MEng/MSc desirable)\n10+ years' experience in power systems engineering\nStrong understanding of the UK electricity sector, regulatory frameworks and stakeholder landscape\nExpertise in at least one of:\nHigh-voltage plant and equipment\nHV cable system design\nPower system protection & control\nExperience across design, specification, construction, operation or maintenance of HV infrastructure\nPrevious consulting or client-facing experience with a commercial mindset\nExperience in FAT, SAT and commissioning (beneficial)\nChartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards \n\nWhat's on Offer\n\nMy client offers a supportive, flexible and inclusive environment where your expertise will be recognised and your career ambitions backed.
Benefits include:\n\nCompetitive salary and performance-linked rewards\nHybrid working and flexible arrangements\n25 days annual leave, with the option to buy up to 4 additional weeks\nPension scheme, private medical insurance and income protection\nEnhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies\nVoluntary benefits including cycle to work, gym discounts and retail savings\nActive employee networks and wellbeing programmes\nTransparent career pathways-technical leadership, client leadership or people management\nInternational opportunities across a 10,000-strong global network\nFull support towards chartership and ongoing professional development \n\nThis role can be located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, Guildford, Manchester or London.\n\nIf you want to lead transformative power projects, influence the future of energy systems and play a key role in developing engineering talent, this is the ideal next step in your career.\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , , , marital status, veteran status, or status
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