Design Assurance Engineer (Protection & Control)

Job description

Design Assurance Engineer (Protection & Control) is responsible for undertaking National Grid BP188 P&C design assurance role on a variety of National Grid projects. This role ensures that designs for Protection and Control comply with National Grid technical specifications, engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

The successful candidate will work closely with National Grid Project Teams, DNO’s & Contractors, to support the timely delivery of safe, reliable, and compliant designs.

Experience of the UK Electricity Transmission and/or Distribution System is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

Design Review & Design Compliance Assurance Audit Report (DCAAR) acceptance:

• Review and assess Protection & Control design submissions, ensuring compliance with National Grid, technical specifications, procedures and engineering standards.
• Provide detailed feedback and recommendations to address design gaps, non-compliance, or potential risks.
• Support completion of design pack DCAAR once all technical, safety, and regulatory requirements are met.
• Engage in regular project design review meetings with a variety of stakeholders.
• Coordination and technical interface with other design assurance engineering disciplines.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between National Grid’s Project Team and Contractor Design Teams regarding Protection & Control design matters.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including asset management, project delivery teams, and other engineering disciplines, to ensure design alignment with project objectives.
• Participate in design coordination meetings, workshops, and technical reviews with contractors and suppliers.

Risk Identification & Mitigation:

• Identify potential risks related to safety, reliability, and performance in contractor designs and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure that Contractor Design Teams have incorporated appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Experience of implementing safety by design and CDM awareness.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain comprehensive records of design submissions, review comments and DCAAR acceptances in accordance with BP188.
• Review technical reports and assurance documentation related to design pack submission.
• Monitor performance related to design quality and compliance, providing feedback to management as needed.
• Experience of working to a structured project design process and compliance with associated BP188 timescales to support the project.

Essential:

• HNC or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline.
• Currently or previously held National Grid BP141 Design Assurance Engineer authorisation.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards CEng accreditation.
• Proven experience in Protection & Control design, design assurance, or technical approval within the Electricity Transmission and/or DNO sector.
• Strong knowledge of HV infrastructure, including substations, transformers, switchgear, and protection systems.

Desirable:

• Experience of producing, reviewing and approving designs for National Grid and/or Distribution Network Operator (DNO) projects.
• Experience undertaking BP141 Settings or Commissioning roles or experience in the coordination of Settings Design and Commissioning processes.
• Currently or previously nominated as BP137 Contractor Design Approval Engineer on National Grid projects.