Job Description

Job Title: Principal Engineer - MAE - HV Substation Protection & Control

Job Location: Kentish Town

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Murphy is recruiting for a Principal Engineer - MAE - HV Substation Protection & Control to work with Murphy Applied Engineering on HV Substations, with a Protection and Control background.

Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of skills, adding value across sectors, and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation, and design to deliver sustainable and economical solutions.

Under Murphy Applied Engineering, our in-house teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical, and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works and serve as a trusted source of advice for Murphy colleagues and external clients.

A day in the life of a Principal Engineer - HV Substation Protection & Control

1. Interpret client design specifications and lead the team in developing conceptual designs.
2. Lead the creation of specifications and Bill of Quantities for equipment for bidding processes.
3. Assess supplier quotations and engage suppliers to align them with specifications.
4. Estimate time required for detailed design work.
5. Identify and evaluate chargeable work, maintaining proper records.
6. Ensure detailed design work complies with company procedures and standards.
7. Produce detailed designs, calculations, drawings, and diagrams per relevant standards.
8. Perform design checks for team members and external designers.
9. Provide guidance on design and operational issues.
10. Consider design risks and prepare risk assessments.
11. Manage and supervise design team members and subcontractors, ensuring quality and timeliness.
12. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to their development.
13. Coordinate with project teams to produce construction-ready drawings.
14. Undertake site visits and surveys.

Still interested? Sound like you?

• Experience in high voltage transmission and distribution substation design and delivery.
• National Grid TP141 HV Substation Protection & Control (CDAE) authorization.
• Ability to collate and store design feedback according to procedures.
• Coordinate with other departments and project teams on design requirements.
• Assist clients in understanding substation automation designs from tender to completion.
• Provide guidance during construction of substation automation and secondary systems.
• Develop conceptual designs that are safe, practical, and cost-effective, compliant with legislation.
• Manage interfaces with internal and external design teams.
• Monitor and administer change controls.
• Maintain relationships with technical consultants and suppliers, managing their input for design, development, and delivery.

What’s in it for you?

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days, increasing with service.
• Discretionary bonus and annual salary reviews.
• Above-market pension scheme.
• Life assurance, health screening, and enhanced sick pay.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and returners bonus.
• Additional holiday for marriage and a wedding bonus.
• Subsidized canteen facilities.
• Investment in your professional development.
• Additional benefits like retail discounts, cashback, gym memberships, and cycle schemes.

About Murphy

Murphy is recognized as a leading employer, with Gold Investors in People accreditation, and reported operating profit growth. Our diverse workforce includes over 60 nationalities, with a wide range of backgrounds and ages. With a robust order book and investment in environmentally friendly equipment, we offer #MoretoMurphy.

If unable to apply via the usual process, contact Michelle Penlington at 07935344342 for more details.

Murphy is unable to employ anyone without the legal right to work in the UK.