Job summary

Hybrid position (2 days in the office)

Providing design, substation primary layout engineering for electrical substation projects up to 400kV

Key skills required for this role

Substation Primary Layout - Electrical - HV - EHV - Design - Cables - AutoCAD

Important

Substation Primary Layout Engineer - HV / EHV

Job description

Our client, a prominent player in the utilities and energy sector, is seeking a Substation Primary Layout Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis.

This role offers the flexibility of being home-based but requires availability to attend one of their offices with a number of options nationwide 2 days per week.

Reporting to the Head of Substation and Cable, you will be responsible for providing design expertise for electrical substation projects up to 400kV.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work independently and alongside the Senior Design Engineer and other team members to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Produce comprehensive design drawings for Grid and Primary substations.
• Prepare technical specifications for electrical plant and substation upgrades, including new projects from 11kV to 400kV.
• Produce substation design feasibility reports, cost estimates, layouts, and GA's, alongside preparing plant specifications for transformers, switchgear, and battery systems.
• Review designs from suppliers and clients to ensure compliance with legislation and policies.
• Attend and contribute to Design Review and Contract Close-out Meetings, ensuring follow-up actions are completed promptly.
• Liaise with Designers and CAD technicians on drawing requirements and approvals.
• Interface with other disciplines such as Civils, Protection, HV cables, and OHL engineers.

Quality Systems and Health & Safety:

• Understand the legislation impacting the management of the transmission network for both Assets and Projects, including CDM and ESQCR.
• Prepare and issue all QA, environmental, and safety documentation in line with company and client procedures.
• Operate within the company's quality assurance policy and relevant IMS Documents.
• Identify and manage relevant Health and Safety risks and hazards, ensuring they are communicated to the project team.

Qualifications and Experience:

Qualifications

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

Experience

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

If you have the skills and experience needed for this role and would like to join a dynamic and innovative team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career.