Lead Hardware Engineer - Meritus Talent : Job Details

Lead Electrical / Hardware Engineer | Stone, Staffordshire | Hybrid (3 days per week on-site) | Competitive Salary (enquire for details)

MERITUS are partnered with an expanding Industrial Consultancy who specialise in systems integration, operational technology and digital transformation primarily in the energy & nuclear industries. They're looking for a Lead Electrical / Hardware Engineer to join their Power Distribution team.

The successful candidate will join their Energy team to deliver Transmission and Distribution projects for National Grid and other clients. This role involves leading design teams, ensuring compliance with National Grid TP (SR) standards, designing Substation Protection and/or Control Systems, and associated cabling systems. Responsibilities include site surveys, developing electrical engineering solutions, and preparing, reviewing, and checking necessary calculations and designs.

The role is based in Stone, Staffordshire & they operate hybrid working with 3 days per week on-site.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive all technical aspects of the project team, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and National Grid standards.
• Review and approve team designs, enacting the role of LCDAE or CDAE SR188 (TP137).
• Produce and modify Design Packs, including system drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and site cable drawings.
• Support site surveys, project planning, and site acceptance testing/commissioning.

Required Skills:

• Competence in Substation Protection and/or Control Systems within the Transmission and Distribution sector.
• Experience with field cabling systems (Power, Control, Communications), including surveying, route identification, and cable calculations for sizing and earthing/protection.
• Good working knowledge of National Grid TP (SR) standards.
• Educated to at least degree level in a relevant subject or HND with 5+ years of post-graduate experience or 6 years of post-HND experience in successful project implementation.

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive Salary (Enquire for details)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible / hybrid working options

Got your attention?If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.