Senior Substation Engineer (m / f / d)Switzerland - Basel

BakerHicks; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 90’000 - 120’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading consultancy in power transmission seeks a Substation / Primary Layout Engineer for its growing team in the DACH region. The ideal candidate will design high voltage substations, collaborate with UK teams, and ensure timely project deliverables. Join BakerHicks to work on diverse international projects with opportunities to grow your career.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Pension options

Cycling allowances

Worldwide travel insurance

Full sick pay until day 30

Accident insurance

Employee referral programs

Opportunities for international projects

Qualifikationen

• Experience in producing or managing designs for HV power transmission systems.
• Full working proficiency in German and good level in English.
• Specialist knowledge in High Voltage Substations.

Aufgaben

• Provide substation layout designs and act as lead engineer/planner.
• Collaborate with UK design teams for compliance with local standards.
• Ensure design scope is delivered on time and within budget.

Kenntnisse

Design and planning of transmission-level substations

Calculating equipment ratings

Power system modelling

Proficiency in German

Proficiency in English

High Voltage Substations knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

BakerHicks is a leading consultancy in the power transmission and distribution sector in the UK, expanding its power team in the DACH region. We are seeking an ambitious Substation / Primary Layout Engineer to support this growth.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced engineer in the design and planning of transmission-level onshore substations at voltages from 110kV to 400kV. Responsibilities include producing substation primary layouts, specifying primary equipment, performing equipment rating calculations, busbar short circuit force calculations, earthing studies, impressed voltage calculations, creating material specification lists, fault calculations, P&C wiring diagrams, defining protection requirements, and system modelling.

Proficiency in German and a good level of English are required.

At BakerHicks, we support our employees' growth and development. You will receive support from our experienced UK team and a growing team in the DACH region.

Opportunities include working on projects across Europe and the UK, involving HVAC, HVDC, OHL, and underground cable projects.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide substation layout designs and act as the lead substation engineer/planner.
2. Collaborate with UK design teams to ensure compliance with local standards.
3. Ensure design scope is delivered on time and within budget.

Your Profile:

• Experience in producing or managing designs, calculations, reports, and drawings for HV power transmission systems, HVDC interconnectors, or HV renewable energy infrastructure in the DACH region.
• Full working proficiency in German and good English skills.
• Specialist knowledge in High Voltage Substations.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to BakerHicks offices in Basel and London.

Travel and Work Conditions:

Project durations typically range from 6 to 24 months. Work locations are mainly at the customer's site, with some options for remote work in consultation with project management. Employees will have opportunities to work on diverse projects, visit new cities, and return home on weekends.

Additional benefits include flexible working hours, pension options, safety standards, cycling allowances, commuter transport support, worldwide travel insurance, part-time and unpaid leave options, full sick pay until day 30, accident insurance, employee referral programs, and full compensation for overtime. Opportunities for international projects are also available.