HV Designer/Power Systems Engineer

Amentum; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical cover

Digital GP service

Enhanced parental leave pay

Employee assistance programs

Professional development reimbursement

Matched funding for volunteering

Flexible work options

Hybrid/part-time hours

Job summary

Amentum in the Defence and Security sector invites an HV Designer/Power Systems Engineer to design large industrial facilities, such as power stations and major plants, with hybrid working including 1-2 days in the Glasgow or Reading offices. Occasional site visits may be required.

You will lead a team of electrical engineers, perform HV/LV design and protection, coordinate with project delivery, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of electrical engineering up to 11kV and interfacing with 33kV.
• Experience in HV generation/distribution and associated control and protection systems.
• Experience in HV/LV network design and analysis using industry standard tools ETAP/AMTECH.
• Experience preparing technical reports for electrical designs with commercial awareness.
• Experience in contracting environments and relevant site experience.
• Willing to travel and relocate if required.
• Good accredited degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.

Responsibilities

• Assess and design projects, coordinating with the project delivery team.
• Lead or work with a team of electrical engineers/designers in developing and reviewing engineering deliverables.
• Carry out site surveys/condition assessments to determine requirements.
• Experience in utility diversions.
• Perform calculations and evaluations in the design of HV/LV systems for industrial and commercial applications.
• Design associated control and protection systems, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and interfaces.
• Prepare plans and drawings, functional and technical specifications, and contract documents.
• Work with clients and project team members.

Skills

Electrical engineering

HV systems

HV/LV design

ETAP

AMTECH

Technical reporting

Site experience

Travel flexibility

Education

Accredited degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

AMTECH

Job description

About the opportunity:

Our Defence and Security provide design and engineering services for our nuclear and defence clients across the UK and abroad. Our team is experiencing exciting growth and long-term prospects within our established practice, and we are looking for an

Our Defence and Security provide design and engineering services for our nuclear and defence clients across the UK and abroad. Our team is experiencing exciting growth and long-term prospects within our established practice, and we are looking for an HV Designer/Power Systems Engineer to design large industrial facilities, e.g. power station buildings, large manufacturing facilities, dockyards, etc then we want to speak with you. We offer hybrid working with 1-2 days in the Glasgow Or Reading office. Occasional site visits may be necessary.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Performs the assessment and design and monitors ongoing process of a project, including the coordination of the project with project delivery team.
• Leading/working with a team of Electrical engineers/designers in developing/reviewing engineering deliverables throughout various stages of the project.
• Carrying out site surveys/ condition assessments to determine requirements.
• Experience in utility diversions.
• Performs calculations and evaluations in the design of HV/LV systems and equipment for industrial and commercial applications.
• Design of associated control and protection systems, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical interfaces.
• Prepare plans and drawings, functional and technical specifications, and contract documents.
• Works with Clients and project team members.

We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, to suit you and our business.

• free single medical cover
• digital GP service
• family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes
• reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships
• matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations
• Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us.
• hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, to suit you and our business.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• Possess in depth knowledge of the electrical engineering discipline up to 11kV and interfacing with 33kV.
• Experience in HV generation/distribution systems and associated control and protection systems.
• Experience in HV/LV network design and analysis and using industry standard software tools (ETAP/AMTECH)
• Experience in preparing technical reports for electrical designs, with commercial awareness.
• Experience in a contracting environment, relevant site experience.
• Willing to travel and relocation if/when required.
• Good, accredited degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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