CDAE - Primary Design Engineer

ERSG; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced engineer to manage primary engineering tasks for substation projects. This role involves overseeing design documentation, coordinating with teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in electrical engineering, particularly in HV and EHV substations, and proficiency in relevant design software.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in substation design and engineering.
• Background in EHV/HV AIS and GIS substation projects preferred.
• Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of primary engineering from initiation to as-built documentation.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams on design packages.
• Ensure compliance with formal change management processes.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Proficiency in CAD software

Electrical Engineering

Substation Design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Lead and manage all aspects of primary engineering from project initiation through to as-built documentation,

Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams


Review HV design documentation in accordance with applicable specifications and ensure the completion of relevant design deliverables.

Oversee the development of design documentation includ


Submit complete design packages for design audits and ensure compliance with formal change management processes.

Attend and actively contribute to design review meetings and hazard identification reviews.

Issue final certified design packages and coordinate formal design compliance documentation.

Responsible for managing primary engineering scope within schedule, budget, and risk frameworks, including forecasting and change management.

Provide solutions for substation configurations, including single-line diagrams, layout planning, technical drawings, and supporting documentation based on applicable standards and project requirements.

Prepare equipment specifications, request-for-quotation (RFQ) packages, and evaluate supplier documentation to ensure technical compliance.

Support site execution teams with technical input during the construction and commissioning phases.

Carry out technical calculations, bills of quantities, and equipment schedules.

Review supplier designs and factory acceptance test plans; attend FATs and other key verification activities.



Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

Significant experience in substation design and engineering, ideally with a background in EHV/HV AIS and GIS substation projects.



Certifications & Skills:

Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) for HV plant or equivalent authorization under national regulations.


Proficiency in MS Office and CAD software, particularly MicroStation and AutoCAD.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.