HV Plant Engineer

Vantage Consulting; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the power sector is seeking an HV Plant Engineer to develop design packs for National Grid projects. This role involves coordination with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in HV plant design, extensive experience up to 400kV, and knowledge of National Grid regulations. The position offers a hybrid work model and a contract length of 12 months with a pay rate of £55-60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of HV plant specifications and designs.
• Proven track record in interfacing with design approvals and standards.
• Ability to develop design packs according to National Grid regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with National Grid Design Assurance for design approval.
• Develop Substation HV layout and elevation designs.
• Create busbar and connector schedule designs.
• Interface with steelwork manufacturer for HV plant structure design.
• Specify HV plant specifications and OEM technical order clarifications.
• Participate in internal design review meetings with the Lead Engineer.

Skills

HV Plant / Primary Design background

Experience up to 400kV and 4000 Amps

Knowledge of National Grid standards

Job description

Contract Outline

Role: HV Plant Engineer
Sector: Power / Grid Connections
Location: Stafford (Hybrid)
Contract Length: 12 months
Outside IR35
Rate: £55-60ph

Overview

Role Overview: Coordination with National Grid Design Assurance in order to achieve design approval for the following design packs:

• Development of Substation HV layout and elevation designs to National Grid standards with support from a HV Layout CAD person.
• Busbar and connector schedule design development and coordination with supplier.
• Interfacing with steelwork manufacturer for HV plant structure design.
• 400kV, 275kV & 132kV HV plant specification and OEM technical order clarification sheets.
• Single Line Diagrams.
• Below ground/above ground earthing design development to TS3.1.2 TGNE 187 in conjunction with earthing specialist recommendations.
• Mechanical Interlocking design development.
• MEWP Access layout design.
• Lable Schedule design.
• HV Cable route design
• Attendance at bi-weekly internal design review meetings with the Lead Engineer.

Essentials / Qualifications

• HV Plant / Primary Design background.
• Experience up to 400kV and 4000 Amps.
• Knowledge of National Grid standards