Power Systems Principal - Substation Design and Delivery

RINA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services firm in Manchester seeks a highly experienced Power Systems Expert to lead complex programs for large power corporations. The role includes full accountability for project delivery, leading a team of engineers, and mentoring junior resources. Suitable candidates will have over 10 years of experience in high voltage design and project delivery in the UK, as well as strong leadership and client-facing skills. This position offers various benefits, including a 6% pension match.

Benefits

Matched 6% pension

Life Assurance

Healthcare Insurance

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy more holiday

Smart / hybrid Working policy

Professional development support

Cycle to work scheme

E-Vehicle scheme

Employee perks – retail discounts

Generous recruitment referral bonus

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years' experience in design of high voltage substations.
• Minimum 5+ years' project delivery experience with high voltage substation builds in the UK.
• Preferably Registered Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with IET.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design activities for high voltage transmission substations.
• Ensure quality assurance as project manager.
• Mentor junior resources and foster technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client-facing skills

Project delivery

Knowledge of high voltage substations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

RINA is looking for a highly experienced Power Systems Expert to lead the design and execution of complex programmes for large power and electricity corporations. This position is multi-faceted across technical delivery, business development and project management, all within the high voltage substation domain. You will have end to end project delivery accountability to the client, and will lead a specialist team of Power Systems Project Engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead conceptual and detailed design activities for primary and secondary systems of high voltage transmission and distribution substations;
• Lead preparation of technical specifications for high voltage components as well as protection and control facilities;
• As project manager and design authority, ensure that adequate quality assurance is followed as per agreed requirements;
• Lead, mentor, and train junior resources to foster technical excellence and knowledge sharing;
• Proactively build positive relationship with internal and external stakeholders to maintain and develop business opportunities;
• Represent RINA at relevant internal and external events, workshops, working groups, conferences, and forums;
• Lead relevant tendering activities, technical proposals and bid evaluations;
• Attend factory and site acceptance tests, site inspections, and commissioning activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s and / or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering;
• Strong leadership, client-facing, and project delivery skills (quality / time / budget);
• Minimum 10+ years' experience in design of high voltage substations;
• Minimum 5+ years' project delivery experience with high voltage substation builds in the UK;
• Strong knowledge of primary plant equipment as well as secondary systems;
• Familiarity with applicable regional and international codes and standards;
• Preferably Registered Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with IET, but not pre-requisite.

About RINA Power Systems

The established 270 strong global Power Systems Business Unit supports growing market demands in power generation including environmental protection and the expansion of Hydrogen in energy.

The 120 strong Engineering Power Systems team in the UK provides Engineering Consultancy in electricity distribution design, carbon capture, renewable generation and storage, grid connection, and earthing & lightning protection.

We provide a vast array of consultancy services including site characterisation, concept & design, due diligence, procurement to operation & maintenance. Our clients include lenders, investors, TNOs / DNOs, OEMs, developers and other stakeholders supporting key power and renewable engineering projects.

RINA Group

RINA is a 6,000 strong global engineering services firm, providing innovative consulting services to critical industry sectors, including Energy, Power, Renewables, Marine, Defence, Manufacturing, Transport & Infrastructure. It operates out of 70 countries, giving us the depth of experience across engineering disciplines to support clients in an ever technically evolving and integrated world. We have a strong reputation providing services that are of the highest quality, creating significant value add.

Benefits

• As part of our growing global team, you’ll find yourself working with world-class professionals and clients in a variety of market sectors. In addition, you will be rewarded with :
• Matched 6% pension
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Insurance
• 25 days leave (plus bank holidays)
• Option to buy more holiday
• Smart / hybrid Working policy
• Professional development, support with qualifications (i.e. Chartership)
• Pay for professional membership
• Support of Military Reservists – 10 additional paid days
• Cycle to work scheme
• E-Vehicle scheme
• Employee perks – retail discounts
• Generous recruitment referral bonus
• 4 half days paid leave for STEM Ambassadors
• Season ticket loan

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind.