Hybrid HV/EHV Substation Design Engineer (33kV-400kV)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Primary Design Engineer to deliver transmission substation design from feasibility through to detailed design. You will work on 33kV to 400kV projects, producing designs, specifications and feasibility reports while collaborating with multiple disciplines to meet client requirements.

The role involves CDM/Principal Designer duties, health and safety risk management, and travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification HNC Electrical Engineering.
• Experience of substation design and understanding of the key interfaces with other disciplines.
• 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 33kV up to 400kV.
• Knowledge of engineering standards and technical policies for HV and EHV plant and ancillary equipment in transmission substations.
• An ability to interpret technical documentation relating to the design of electrical substations.
• Design cost estimation experience.
• The ability to travel as per project needs.

Responsibilities

• Produce a comprehensive suite of design drawings for transmission level substations.
• Prepare technical specifications for Electrical plant and providing associated electrical designs for substation upgrades, and new substations projects from 33kV up to 400kV.
• 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, 33kV up to 400kV, 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

Substation design

HV/EHV design

Cost estimation

Technical documentation

Travel flexible

Education

HNC Electrical Engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Primary Design Engineer to deliver transmission substation design from feasibility through to detailed design. You will work on 33kV to 400kV projects, producing designs, specifications and feasibility reports while collaborating with multiple disciplines to meet client requirements.

The role involves CDM/Principal Designer duties, health and safety risk management, and travel to project sites as needed.