Lead Protection & Control Design Engineer

NRL; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Design Engineer to work on HV projects up to 132kV. Responsible for leading design processes from concept to handover, you will collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will hold an HNC or degree in Electrical Engineering and demonstrate strong skills in electrical design software. Attractive benefits including an annual bonus, healthcare, and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Car allowance or Company Vehicle

Private Healthcare

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience with plant specification, P&C, AISs/GISs, and 33/66/132kV substation layout.
• Understanding of distribution network design including volt drop calculations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Construction Design Management regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Designer for Infrastructure & Energy projects.
• Collaborate with Bid and Design teams.
• Develop customer project designs into detailed design packs.

Skills

Understanding of Low Voltage & High Voltage electrical principles

Knowledge of electrical engineering design software

Customer facing attitude

Excellent IT skills

Good team working and interpersonal skills

Education

HNC or Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Dig Silent

SafeGrid

Trimble Power

Job description

Overview

NRL are working with a leading client whose projects include major private infrastructure network developments, microgrid solutions, gas/hydrogen based generation and grid support through battery storage schemes. They are a commercial organisation who generate leads and prospects from multiple clients including DNOs for work either owned and operated by a DNO or private commercial, NHS, airports and large manufacturing customers operating in a commercial environment.

This opportunity is for a recently qualified or experienced Design Engineer to develop customer projects into detailed design packs to be delivered in accordance with current conditions, policies and standards. To enable us to fully deliver our projects we are looking for an innovative Design Engineer to work client side on HV projects from initial concept and feasibility through to procurement specification, construction and commissioning. Someone to act as the Lead Designer for Infrastructure & Energy projects for Electricity North West Construction & Maintenance Ltd.’s customer networks up to and including 132kV. To manage, and oversee, all aspects of design (from outline to detail) during the project life including, but not limited to, design, planning, approval, construction, commissioning, and final handover.

We are looking for a Customer Side HV/MV Project Electrical Design Engineer for wide and challenging projects in the North of England, based in Middlesbrough. The ideal candidate will have experience in plant specification, P&C, AISs/GISs and 33/66/132kV substation layout. We can offer an immediate start to see projects through from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead Designer for Infrastructure & Energy projects for customer networks up to 132kV, managing design from outline to detail across the project lifecycle (design, planning, approval, construction, commissioning and handover).
• Collaborate with Bid and Design teams to ensure adherence to design standards and data integrity.
• Develop customer project designs into detailed design packs in line with current conditions, policies and standards.
• Support concept and feasibility studies and translate requirements into procurement specifications and construction documentation.

Qualifications

• Hold an HNC or Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or equivalent), preferably with a bias towards Power Engineering.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of Low Voltage & High Voltage electrical principles and theory.
• Understand distribution network design including volt drop calculations, earth loop impedance calculations and protection (knowledge would be advantageous).
• Have knowledge of electrical engineering design software and practices (e.g. ETAP, Dig Silent, SafeGrid & Trimble Power).

Desirable focus areas

• Design & Construction of High Voltage Private Networks.
• Grid Support Generation technologies including Battery Energy Storage Systems, Gas Peaking & Grid Scale Solar Projects.
• Implementing Fuel Cell technologies into Private Distribution networks.
• Large Private Wire Distribution network development and management.
• High Voltage Protection & control together with automation of Network assets.

Demonstrate an understanding of Construction Design Management regulations relating to Electrical infrastructure projects. Have some understanding of the construction industry and the particular role Electricity North West (Construction & Maintenance) Limited undertakes.

Requirements & Personal Attributes

• Be self-driven and able to work under pressure to meet relevant business/regulatory targets.
• Be able to cope with high volumes of work in a productive manner.
• Have a customer facing attitude and collaborative mindset.
• Be flexible and adaptable in approach.
• Have good team working and interpersonal skills.
• Have excellent IT skills and demonstrate good analytical reasoning, particularly with MS Office software.
• Have excellent communication skills and be well organized.

What we’re offering

As a vital team member, we offer a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. Our reward and benefits include:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• Car allowance or Company Vehicle
• Private Healthcare
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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