Siemens Smart Infrastructure are recruiting a Principal Design Engineer with experience in the Transmission & Distribution industry to help us find solutions consolidating and enhancing the Nation’s electricity network for a smarter and brighter future tomorrow. Siemens Digital Grid have recently secured a position on the National Grid 5 Year Light Current Framework, resiliently providing robust systems with the latest Siemens technology on new National Grid substations and extending the existing infrastructure. A safer and lower carbon project delivery footprint will be adopted. This role allows you to be based anywhere in the UK, you could work remotely with occasional travel to meet up with your team in the Hebburn office. Siemens recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants. See our flexibility culture here. Future Thinker? Read on: Ensure compliance with customer technical specifications, working with customers to scope requirements and design solutions which support and grow our market position Governance of Engineering output and quality Development and configuration of engineering protection & control solutions Responsible for technical issues/support on allocated projects Ensuring solutions meet the requirements of the latest policies and standards Provide technical input for tendering activities Mentoring of apprentices / graduates / engineers within the business - encourage feedback, listening and challenge in an open team environment that supports innovation and learning We are looking for super minds, not superheroes: A minimum qualification of HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering Experience of National Grid delivery and specifications/standards are essential. Experience in a similar role involving governance and detailed design of protection and control systems for transmission network. Experience with the following technologies: SIP 4, SIP 5, DIGSI 4, DIGSI 5 We’ve got quite a lot to offer. How about you? Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, an annual bonus, 26 days holiday allowance, pension, and other additional benefits. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you. Siemens recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants. See our flexibility culture. #LI-KH1 Organization: Smart Infrastructure Company: Siemens plc Experience Level: not defined Full / Part time: Full-time