Principal Design Engineer - #1674280

• Principal HV Plant Design Engineer


• Contract Role – 12 Months


• £600 per day- Inside IR35


• On-site in Leeds

The Energy Division at ARM are currently recruiting an experienced Principal HV Plant Design Engineer to join a world-leading, Civil Construction client based in Leeds.

Job Overview:

The main function of the role is to lead the HV Primary Engineering design delivery for electrical substation projects on the transmission network up to voltages of 400kV with the assistance of the Design Engineers and Designers.

Some of your duties will include:

• Lead the Design team to deliver design to the Customer specification requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant National / International Standards and legislation.


• Check and approve HV plant design deliverables e.g. single line diagram, layout/Elevation drawings, MEWP access layouts, SC force calculations, earthing design / calculations etc.


• Lead Design work with due regard to Health & Safety Procedures and the Company’s obligations in compliance with current CDM regulations. Any perceived risks and mitigation measures should be advised to Engineering Manager for effective action.


• Ensure all required models and drawings have an adequate level of review and approval including the supplier and subcontractor supply chains. Incorporating the best practice of BIM as established in the Engineering team.

What do you need to succeed?

• Proven experience in a responsible position and knowledge in HV substation Equipment's e.g. HV plant, transformers etc.


• BIM 360 experience and knowledge


• Preferably the candidate will have previous experience of undertaking TP137 Contractors Design Approval Engineers (CDAE) for National Grid projects or be in a position where they could be put forward for authorisation.

How to apply:

If you are interested in finding out more about this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact me on 02392 228 224 - and we will let you know if you have been shortlisted.