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Omnia Projects, part of the Egis Group, are a UK-based engineering consultancy specialising in electricity Transmission and Distribution (T&D) providing engineering, project management and technical assurance.
Principal Engineer (P&C), is responsible for leading, reviewing, assessing, and approving Protection and Control design submissions for National Grid and/or Distribution Network Operator (DNO) projects. This role ensures that designs for substations, transformers, switchgear, and other HV infrastructure comply with National Grid / DNO engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
The successful candidate will work closely with the DNO's, Contractors, internal Engineering and Design teams, and Project Managers to ensure the timely delivery of safe, reliable, and compliant designs.
Experience of the UK Electricity Transmission and/or Distribution System is preferable, but not essential for this role.
Responsibilities
Design Review & Approval:
Stakeholder Coordination:
Risk Identification & Mitigation:
Documentation & Reporting:
Essential:
Desirable:
Location:
Home based / Can be based anywhere in the UK, with the option of working from Omnia offices (Stafford, Stockton Heath and Northallerton), as per project requirements. Must be willing to travel anywhere throughout the UK.
Working Hours:
Ideally full time but may consider part time staff positions.
Package:
Leads the review, assurance, and approval of Protection and Control designs for electricity network projects, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant HV infrastructure through technical oversight and stakeholder coordination.
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