Principal Real Time systems (RTS) Design Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled Principal Primary Design Engineer. You will lead the technical delivery Real Time System (RTS) solutions for Distribution substation projects, ranging from 11kV to 132kV.

This is a senior role that is critical in supporting the engineering team to develop & grow our RTS design capability; ensuring that we deliver robust, compliant & cost-effective designs for a wide variety of substation & connection projects serving DNO’s, IDNO’s & Large Energy Networks.

• With the support of the engineering manager, develop a strategy to develop the RTS design capability within the engineering team. This will include identifying recruitment requirements, developing & implementing plans.
• Provide technical leadership & mentoring to junior engineers within both the RTS & wider engineering team.
• Working with the engineering team leadership group, assist with cost control & resource scheduling.
• Collaborate with other design principals & managers within the engineering team to integrate RTS designs within overall project designs.
• Provide technical support to assist the estimating team with Pre-Tender Qualifications & Tenders.
• Oversee design quality & compliance of works completed by both the internal team & third-party designers.
• Develop & Review processes & procedures relating to the delivery & governance of RTS design works.
• Ensure compliance with relevant National & International industry standards, including ENA, BS, IEC & customer specific standards.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Prepare and review project documentation, including method statements and technical reports.
• Provide technical guidance & support during both the tendering and the construction phase of projects & assist in resolving on-site issues.
•  Stay updated with the latest industry trends & technologies. Promote innovation within the team.
• Have a good working knowledge of the requirements of the CDM regulations, including the role & responsibilities of the principal designer.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic engineering or systems engineering.

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience of RTS system engineering within the UK power distribution industry. Candidates with less than 8 years of RTS system engineering experience who can demonstrate experience in other disciplines during this period will be considered.

• Full UK driving licence. 

•  Experience with distribution system automation systems.

• Familiarity with National Grid codes & DNO standards. Knowledge of SSEN systems would be seen as advantageous.

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration with the IET or equivalent professional body.

• Experience of delivery within the Transmission sector would be beneficial but not an essential requirement.