Power Systems Design - Principal Consultant

Join to apply for the Power Systems Design - Principal Consultant role at Energy Job Search2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Power Systems Design - Principal Consultant role at Energy Job SearchThe OpportunityThe OpportunityYou'll take a leading role in concept and feasibility studies, substation design, and system studies for projects that span both UK and international markets. As part of our Engineering Team, you'll drive project success through technical excellence, stakeholder engagement, and strong leadership.ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll Do:Lead technical delivery of substation designs (AIS/GIS) up to 400kV.Oversee and sign off on engineering designs, specifications, reports, and calculations.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (Protection & Control, Civil/Structural).Guide junior engineers and support their professional growth.Interface with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.Ensure regulatory compliance (CDM, UK H&S) and safety by design.Support tender development, resource planning, budgeting, and QA.Act as Principal Designer as needed and contribute to design management practices.What You'll Bring10+ years in T&D or Power Systems EngineeringMaster's degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar)Chartered Engineer (CEng) statusExpert in substation design up to 132kV+ (ideally up to 400kV)Strong knowledge of ENA/BS/IEC/IEEE standardsFamiliarity with SLDs, layouts, CT/VT design, and auxiliary systemsSoftware skills in MS Office, AutoCAD, and MicroStationExcellent leadership, communication, and project delivery skillsDesirableHealth & Safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH)CDM 2015 trainingExperience in mentoring, business development, and QAWhy RINA?At RINA, we don't just offer jobs - we build careers. We're a global leader in engineering consulting, operating across 70 countries with over 3,900 professionals. For more than 150 years, we've supported clients in delivering safe, effective, and sustainable projects.You'll work on complex, rewarding projects that make a difference - alongside passionate experts committed to technical excellence.BenefitsGenerous Leave: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy more.Health & Wellbeing: Healthcare cover (with family options) + life assurance.Pension: 6% employer-matched pension contributions.Family Support: Paid parental leave + additional unpaid leave for reservists.Work-Life Balance: Cycle-to-work scheme + retail and lifestyle discounts.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesStaffing and RecruitingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Energy Job Search by 2xGet notified about new System Design Consultant jobs in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-07-12