HV Substation Design Engineer (11–132kV) | Hybrid

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Hybrid working

Health & wellbeing benefits

Flexi time

Professional development

Job summary

WSP, a leading global engineering and professional services firm, is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to work on HV/EHV projects up to 132kV in the UK. You will produce design drawings, specifications and feasibility studies for substations, ensuring compliance with current standards and client requirements.

The role involves reviewing supplier designs, managing health and safety aspects under CDM, attending site meetings, and developing strong client relationships while travelling as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification HNC Electrical Engineering.
• Exposure to substation cable design and protection and control.
• Experience of small, medium and technically complex new substation, retrofit or network reinforcement projects.
• Proven experience in HV and EHV substation design (AIS & GIS), from 11kV up to and including 132kV.
• Knowledge of engineering standards and technical policies for HV and EHV plant, substations (including earthing and electrical clearances).
• An ability to interpret technical documentation relating to the design of electrical substations.
• Design cost estimation experience.
• Excellent understanding of the H&S and CDM requirements and an ability to undertake the role of ‘Designer’ and ‘Principal Designer’ under the CDM regulations.
• The ability to travel as per project needs.

Responsibilities

• Produce a comprehensive suite of design drawings for Grid and Primary substations.
• Prepare technical specifications for Electrical plant and providing associated electrical designs for the substation upgrades, and new substations projects from 11kV up to and including 132kV.
• Produce substation design feasibility reports, cost estimate, layouts, GA’s as well as the preparation of plant specifications that include transformers, switchgear and battery systems.
• Reviewing designs produced by suppliers and client to ensure designs are technically compliant and in line with current legislation and policies.
• Ensure designs are delivered in accordance with the contract to the satisfaction of the client and the specifications.
• Undertake the role of CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for developed HV and EHV projects.
• Ensure that relevant Health and Safety risks and hazards are identified, made known to the project team and properly managed.
• Attend site meetings to support any design or requirement change during project build
• Ensure project design works are aligned with programme, quality, and margin.
• Actively developing external and internal client relationships.
• Experience of HV and EHV Plant specification, 11kV up to and including 132kV, design, load calculations and rating studies.
• Preparing specifications for HV and EHV substation equipment including the evaluation and identification of plant accessories such as CT’s, battery systems and terminations.

Skills

Exposure to substation design

Protection & control

HV & EHV design

Cost estimation

Technical documentation

CDM knowledge

Willingness to travel

Education

HNC Electrical Engineering

Job description

WSP, a leading global engineering and professional services firm, is seeking a Substation Design Engineer to work on HV/EHV projects up to 132kV in the UK. You will produce design drawings, specifications and feasibility studies for substations, ensuring compliance with current standards and client requirements.

The role involves reviewing supplier designs, managing health and safety aspects under CDM, attending site meetings, and developing strong client relationships while travelling as needed