Principal Primary Engineer - HV Substations

Baker Hicks have grown rapidly in the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last ten years and have been successful in winning a number of major projects within the UK. As the demand to deliver exceptional engineering design from our clients continues to grow, an opportunity has arisen for a Principal Primary Design Engineer to join the team.

This role will be reporting to the HV Substations Team Manager, and will be responsible for supervising a small team, ensuring the quality and consistency of the teams output in the production and control of drawings and technical documents. You will be expected to take the CDAE role for HV Plant for National Grid projects.

You will also work with the Power Sector Director to assist during the bid process in order to secure further work.

You will have significant experience in the production of all designs, calculations, reports & drawings associated with new or modifications of HV substation projects up to 400kV, covering primary design and engineering elements.

• Experience as HV Plant CDAE accreditation by National Grid, or not yet accredited but have worked on National Grid projects
• Relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering, with Power / HV background 

• You will form part of a team that is a trusted partner for some of the UK's key clients, delivering detailed and complex turnkey designs
• You will work on flagship, high-profile projects - some of the most exciting in the UK with the ability to see your projects come to life through the full design lifecycle
• You will be joining a diverse, established team with a varied background of skills and expertise, who value new ideas and welcome innovative solutions. You are encouraged to take ownership and have freedom in decision-making
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will have links into the wider network of engineers within the business to learn and grow

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We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.  

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

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