Baker Hicks have grown rapidly in the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last ten years and has 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 Electrical (P&C) Engineer.
As a Principal P&C Engineer – HV role will be reporting to the Discipline Head – HV and will be responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of the team's output in the production and control of drawings and technical documents.
You will also work with the Power Sector Director to assist during the bid process in order to secure further work.
You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of the UK’s energy infrastructure—Directing the design and review of high-voltage substation schemes (132kV–400kV), mentoring engineers, and collaborating with major UK utilities. Your work will directly contribute to safer, smarter, and more resilient energy systems.
Key Deliverables
- Directing the design of protection and control systems for HV substations
- Designing SCADA and automation systems using IEC 61850 and DNP3 protocols
- Producing and reviewing key line diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation
- Collaborating with diverse, multi-disciplinary teams from concept to commissioning
- Building strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders
- BEng/MEng in Electrical Engineering (Power/HV focus)
- Strong experience in HV substation protection and control design
- Familiarity with software like ETAP, MathCAD, Siemens DIGSI, GE Enervista
- Knowledge of UK utility standards (National Grid, SSEN, SPEN, etc.)
- Excellent decision-making, communication, and mentoring skills
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You will form part of a team that is a reliable partner for some of the UK's largest critical infrastructure projects.
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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 collaboration
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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.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to security clearance or security assurance levels.
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate level of security clearance or assurance level for this role, in line with client and sector requirements.
In some cases, additional nationality or residency criteria may also apply due to specific client or national security obligations.
Further information on National security clearance levels can be found on the UK Government website: (National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK)
About BakerHicks
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.
Benefits
Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:
- Company car or cash allowance
- Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
- Life assurance scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
- Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
- Flexible working
- Family friendly policies
- Employee assistance
- Professional development
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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