Substation Primary Layout Engineer

Posted 10 May by Tempest Jones
Salary negotiable
Whyteleafe , Surrey
Permanent, full-time
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Posted by Tempest Jones
  • Substation Primary Layout Engineer
  • Location fully remote from the UK or Hybrid working from one of the UK offices.
  • Competitive salary + benefits package
Substation Primary Layout Engineer
Location fully remote from the UK or Hybrid working from one of the UK offices.
Competitive salary + benefits package

Our client is a leading consultancy who provide engineering and professional planning services to the power sector. They specialise in the design and survey of Overhead Lines, Underground Cables, and Substation Systems for major power transmission infrastructure the UK and internationally, working closely with the likes of National Grid. They are able to provide opportunities in a booming market with high growth potential that provides job security for the long term.

We are now looking for an ambitious and dynamic individual with a passion for Electricity Transmission and Distribution Projects to join our client as a Substation Design Engineer. This role is an excellent opportunity for growth and to really make a name for yourself in a collaborative environment. 

The role

As an engineer with my client, you will be part of a project team responsible for providing the design of substation primary layout engineering for electrical substation projects up to a voltage of 400kV. 

Job purpose;

  • Work both independently and alongside the Substation Design Director & other members of the team to deliver projects to targeted levels of quality, timeliness, and profitability.
  • Produce a comprehensive suite of design drawings for Grid and Primary substations.
  • Prepare technical specifications for electrical plants and provide associated electrical designs for the substation upgrades, including new substations projects from 11kV up to 400kV.
  • Produce substation design feasibility reports, cost estimate, layouts, GA’s as well as the preparation of plant specifications that include transformers, switchgear, and battery systems.
  • Review designs produced by suppliers and clients to ensure they are technically compliant and in line with current legislation and policies.
  • Attend and contribute to Design Review / Contract Close-out Meetings, ensuring that appropriate items are actioned in a timely manner.
  • Liaise with Designers and CAD technicians on drawings requirements.
  • Initiate the preparation of all required drawings and approve all drawings to be submitted.
  • Interface with other disciplines e.g. Civils, Protection, HV cables and OHL engineers
  • Quality Systems and Health & Safety:
    • An understanding of the legislation and implications of such for the management of the Transmission network for both Assets and Projects, including CDM & ESQCR.
    • Ensure all QA environmental and Safety Documentation is prepared and issued in accordance with company (and client) procedures.
    • Operate within the quality assurance policies.
    • Ensure that relevant Health and Safety risks and hazards are identified, made known to the project team and properly managed.

The candidate

Qualifications
  • Degree - Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification(s) and/or relevant experience in a related field.
  •  Working knowledge of AutoCAD/MicroStation and AutoDesk Revit (Desirable).

Experience
  • Experience of HV or  EHV Plant specification, 11kV up to and including 400kV, design, load calculations and rating studies.
  • Demonstrated experience in HV and EHV substation design (both AIS & GIS), from 11kV up to and including 400kV.
  • Knowledge of engineering standards and technical policies for HV and EHV plant substations (including earthing and electrical clearances).
  • Experience working with IDNOs, DNOs, or ICPs and working to BSEN, IEC, IEEE, and CENELEC Standards
  • Exposure to substation cable design and protection and control.
  • Experience of small, medium, and technically complex new substation, retrofit or network reinforcement projects.
  • Demonstrated technical skills in Transmission voltage level underground cable systems development, design and specification or transferable skills and experience.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to show diligence and to prioritise workload.

Key Attributes
  • Self-Starter attitude, who enjoys problem solving and has an ability to communicate complex technical issues in a clear and concise manner to facilitate decision making by senior management.
  • An appreciation of multi-discipline projects, and design interface management would be desirable.
  • Focuses people on the client/project/department goal - Maintains sustainable customer relationships. Brings people together to find solutions for customers.


Why join our client?

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established high performing team. They can offer the successful individual a unique opportunity to work at the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary Survey, Design and Engineering Consultancy in the Utilities sector whose core values are Trust, Safety, Humility, Capability, Problem Solving, Accountability, Innovation and Recognition.

Further to this their company culture gives a lot of autonomy, respect and flexibility for those who join them and as it's not a large organisation you can benefit from being recognised and valued as an individual rather than just being another number.

  • Competitive remuneration
  • Company Pension Scheme with Scottish Widows
  • Cycle to work/childcare voucher schemes
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Strong long term pipeline of work to provide long term job security

If you are interested to learn more, apply now by submitting your CV or contact Dean Forster at Tempest Jones.

Reference: 52626867

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