Part Time Principal Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Luton; Remote; GBP 72,000 - 108,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Part Time Principal Design Engineer for a contract role focused on substations protection and control. The role involves engineering designs, planning, procurement, and compliance with safety standards for electrical substation projects. Candidates should possess a minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering and relevant UK industry experience. This position offers a competitive rate of £90 per hour, working remotely for a defined contract period.

Qualifications

• Experience liaising with customers and suppliers in the electrical power systems field.
• Experience in designing and specifying electrical systems.
• TP141 Settings experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Engineer control and protection designs for electrical substation projects up to 400kV.
• Liaise with Project Manager and coordinate contract requirements.
• Prepare installation and commissioning packages.

Skills

UK industry experience

Design integrity calculations

Health, Safety & Environmental Procedures

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or higher

Job description

Job Description

Part Time - Principal Design Engineer - (Substations Protection & Control) – Contract Role (12 Months) – Remote - £90 per hour Umbrella Pay

Overview

The main function of the role is to engineer the control and protection designs for electrical substation projects up to a voltage of 400kV. This includes work on new substations, refurbishments, extensions, etc.

The role also encompasses General, Planning, and Procurement responsibilities for the delivery of substation projects.

Planning Responsibilities:

• Upon contract award, liaise and coordinate contract requirements with Project Manager, customer, external suppliers, and other Departments at the earliest opportunity.
• Establish the design content of work packages and the design resource to meet required time scales, through development of detailed engineering design plans.
• Effectively control, update, and report on progress throughout the contract, providing estimates to complete and highlighting potential resource issues to the Design Manager / Project Manager.

Procurement Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with other Departments to specify and quantify equipment/materials to maximize benefits.
• Report scope variations to the Design Manager / Project Manager, indicating implications, and proceed only after approval.
• Prepare instructions for materials and tools required for site, passing information to the Project Manager.
• Specify test certificates and/or operation & maintenance manuals as part of technical specifications or purchase requisitions.

Design Responsibilities:

• Identify relevant standards and customer requirements, ensuring compliance with international standards and legislation.
• Design with regard to Health, Safety & Environmental Procedures, producing Designer Risk Assessments as necessary to comply with CDM regulations.
• Review contract documentation, establishing the scope of work, and highlight differences with tendered requirements.
• Attend and contribute to design review and close-out meetings, ensuring timely actioning of items.
• Coordinate with Engineers, Designers, and Draughtspersons on drawings requirements.
• Initiate and approve all drawings for customer/sub-contractor interface.
• Prepare installation and commissioning packages aligned with site schedules.
• Develop special Test Specifications and Procedures for inspection and testing.
• Ensure accurate final records are prepared and submitted to the client, including 'As Installed' site drawings and documentation.

Person Specification

• Education: HNC in Electrical Engineering or higher.
• Experience: Liaising with customers and suppliers, UK industry experience (preferably Grid), overall design and specification of electrical power systems, calculations demonstrating design integrity.
• Desirable: TP141 Settings experience.