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Principal Power System Design Engineer – Networks
Department: Networks Status: Permanent (37.5 hours per week) Salary: Competitive and based on experience/qualifications Location: Glasgow or Manchester
About the Role
We’re seeking a Principal Power System Design Engineer to join us at a pivotal stage of growth.
This exciting opportunity offers:
- Contribution to impactful consultancy work
- Influence on client outcomes
- A central role in shaping our services
- Ownership of meaningful work
- Collaboration with talented specialists
Whether you’re seeking career progression, developing technical/consultancy skills, increasing client-facing exposure, broadening your project portfolio, or expanding into a fresh role sideways, this position offers growth at every level. We support non-linear career paths—ideal for those wanting to apply expertise in a new context, mentoring, or expanding influence.
At TNEI, careers evolve alongside high-impact projects while aligning with your goals.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Project Leadership
- Drive technical project work ensuring successful delivery
- Manage complex projects from inception to completion
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with timelines and budget adherence
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Team Management & Mentoring
- Lead, mentor, and develop junior team members
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing work culture
Technical Expertise & Thought Leadership
- Keep current with industry advances, regulatory changes, and power systems design/technology
- Represent the company at networking events/conferences
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field
- Proven network design experience, covering substations, cables, overhead lines, and plant
- Expertise in load flow, fault-level, voltage/stability/harmonics protection coordination, and EMT assessments
- Hands-on PowerFactory, IPSA, PSCAD/PSS®E/ETAP or equivalent experience
- Robust knowledge of transmission/distribution planning & grid connection processes
- Ability to develop/review designs, single-line diagrams, specifications, and engineering reports
- Direct experience with FEED/Pre-FEED studies, feasibility studies, or detailed design projects
- Familiar with GB Grid/Distribution Codes, ENA Engineering Recommendations, or equivalent standards
- Strong communication aptitude for collaborating with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams
- Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous learning and technical excellence
- Prior mentoring of junior engineers or small-team leadership
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Desirable Qualifications & Experience
- Chartering CEng status (or near-charter) eligibility
- Python programming for design/analysis/automation
- Knowledge of energy regulation & renewable integration
- Experience with HV asset management, grid connections, due diligence, or owner’s engineer projects
How to Apply Submit a CV and covering letter via the Apply Now form, highlighting:
- Alignment with the role
- Relevant experience
Closing Date: Applications due on or before 31 July 2026. Interviews will follow application receipt—apply as soon as possible.
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