HV Substation Design Engineer (132–400kV)

Morson Talent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Talent is seeking a Primary / HV Plant Design Engineer to design high-voltage substation plant systems for transmission projects up to 400kV. You will develop layouts in SR188 compliance and ensure designs meet National Grid standards, IEC/BS EN regulations and CDM requirements.

You will provide technical guidance, participate in design reviews and manage interfaces with Civil, Protection & Control, Mechanical, and Primary Design teams, delivering on time and to budget.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering discipline.
• Membership of a professional institution (IET preferred).
• Working towards or holding Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

Responsibilities

• Produce HV substation plant designs for transmission voltage levels up to 400kV.
• Develop substation layouts in compliance with National Grid SR188 requirements.
• Prepare and review: General arrangement drawings, Substation layouts, Equipment installation drawings, Electrical clearance studies, Earthing layouts, Busbar arrangements, Cable routing drawings, Design layouts for AIS and GIS substations.
• Ensure plant designs comply with National Grid Technical Specifications, Electricity Transmission standards, IEC/BS EN regulations, and CDM Regulations.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and designers; participate in design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP; resolve queries during EPC phases; review vendor drawings.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Independence

Safety by design

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

IET member

Chartered Engineer status (CEng) in progress

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Autodesk products

CYMCAP

CDEGS

MS Office

Job description

Morson Talent is seeking a Primary / HV Plant Design Engineer to design high-voltage substation plant systems for transmission projects up to 400kV. You will develop layouts in SR188 compliance and ensure designs meet National Grid standards, IEC/BS EN regulations and CDM requirements.

You will provide technical guidance, participate in design reviews and manage interfaces with Civil, Protection & Control, Mechanical, and Primary Design teams, delivering on time and to budget.