Hybrid Project Engineer - EHV Substations & T&D

Egis; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis, through Omnia Projects, is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of EHV infrastructure projects across the electricity distribution network in the North East. You will manage projects from feasibility through design, construction, commissioning and handover, across 11kV to 132kV networks.

You will combine strong technical electrical engineering with project delivery capabilities, coordinating design, procurement and commissioning while engaging with clients and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and health and safety requirements.
• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification desirable.
• Experience delivering projects within electricity transmission and distribution networks or analogous electrical infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of substation plant and equipment operating at 11kV, 33kV and 66kV, with exposure to 132kV desirable.
• Experience working on plant replacement, reinforcement and customer connection projects.
• Understanding of: Power transformers, Switchgear, Protection and control systems, Substation primary plant, Associated civil infrastructure.
• Experience working on greenfield and brownfield substation projects.
• Knowledge of AIS and GIS substations.
• Experience managing project costs, programme activities and stakeholder interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EHV substation projects from concept through to completion.
• Support the delivery of plant replacement, reinforcement and customer connection schemes across 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and 132kV networks.
• Develop and review engineering solutions, feasibility studies and project options.
• Coordinate design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Manage project programmes, costs, risks and resource requirements.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, safety legislation, CDM requirements and quality processes.
• Interface with customers, contractors, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Support outage planning and network access arrangements where required.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular updates on programme, cost and risk.
• Ensure project documentation, asset records and technical data are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to engineering best practice.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Infrastructure delivery

Stakeholder management

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Egis, through Omnia Projects, is seeking a Project Engineer to support the delivery of EHV infrastructure projects across the electricity distribution network in the North East. You will manage projects from feasibility through design, construction, commissioning and handover, across 11kV to 132kV networks.

You will combine strong technical electrical engineering with project delivery capabilities, coordinating design, procurement and commissioning while engaging with clients and suppliers.