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🥝 Principal Engineer - Protection & Control

Egis Group | Manchester, United Kingdom | Posted May 30, 2026

Job Description

Job Description

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:

  • Review and assess P&C design submissions, ensuring compliance with National Grid / DNO po...

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