Primary and Plant Design - Verification and Validation Engineer

AL8238 UK Grid Solutions Limited; Stafford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova Grid Solutions seeks an experienced Primary and Plant Design - Verification and Validation Engineer to review high voltage substation design and associated plant. You will work with project leaders to develop design quality plans, hold points, and ensure conformance to customer specs and regulatory requirements.

The role involves independent assessments, design reviews, and advising on non-conformances to enable safe, efficient construction, operation and maintenance of HV substations

Qualifications

• First degree in Power Engineering or related electrical discipline.
• Extensive experience in high voltage substation design and reviews.
• Experience with AIS and GIS substations and switchgear.
• Ability to identify risks and communicate with design teams.

Responsibilities

• Review primary station design and associated plant to meet standards.
• Develop design quality plans with hold points and reviews.
• Advise design team on non-conformances and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

High voltage substation design

Substation layouts 132kV+

Electrical & mechanical design

Design reviews

Maintenance safety for HV plants

Education

First degree in Power Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition. The North and South Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team designs and delivers a wide range of high voltage AC and DC transmission projects, and is looking for a “Primary and Plant Design - Verification and Validation” Engineer to join the team. These large and complex projects have many design elements and requirements, and it is critical that all the design work undertaken fully takes into account the complete range of needs and delivers a design that meets its functional objectives. As a “Primary and Plant Design - Verification and Validation Engineer”, you will be responsible for reviewing the primary station design, and associated plant and equipment, across a range of projects, and assessing whether it meets the required quality, safety, customer and regulatory standards, and fully satisfy the operational needs of the Customer. Should any area of concern be identified, you will work closely with, and advise the design team, on the best way to resolve the issue.

Role Overview

The “Primary and Plant Design - Verification and Validation Engineer”, while being independent from the project team, will work with the engineering leader on each project to develop a specific design quality plan. This plan will define the actions and ‘hold points’ where the “Primary and Plant V&V Engineer” will review elements of the design and provide approval before proceeding to the next phase, along with the identification of any areas of risk or complexity that requires additional focus. These actions will be a mix of independent assessment of design information, and the attendance at key design reviews. In addition, the V&V Engineer shall advise the design team as the work progresses and investigate any non-conformances for the purpose of continuous improvement. This systematic approach shall be organised in a way to ensure that the design meets both the customer’s specification, and it’s required electrical, mechanical & environmental characteristics or parameters. It is also required to ensure it achieves its intended primary purpose or functional requirement, has alignment with other preceding or corresponding aspects of the design, and is interfaced correctly with other related disciplines. In addition to ensuring the design fulfils its operational requirements, it is essential to make sure it can be constructed in an efficient and practical manner, it contains all necessary provision to undertake the required maintenance activities, and contains the necessary safety systems to allow this to be done safely. Finally, all the design work undertaken shall, as far as reasonably practicable, be hazard free, and not present any risks to the operatives that will construct, operate, maintain and decommission it.

Responsibilities

To succeed in this role, you will have the following qualifications and experience: A minimum of a first degree in Power Engineering or a related electrical engineering discipline. (Or a significant amount of relevant experience which can be considered as an equivalent) Significant and demonstrated years’ experience working in a senior role where your daily activities are working in either the design, or reviewing of, high voltage substation layouts, plant designs and the associated activities

You will have an excellent working knowledge of the following topics:

• The layout and arrangement of high voltage Substations (Above 132kV) using both AIS and GIS technology.
• The electrical, mechanical and environment performance requirements of high voltage substations, and the application parameters of the switchgear used to facilitate the primary system.
• The application design of the auxiliary plant used to create the sub-systems within a high voltage substation environment.
• The design and performance of high voltage earthing grids.

You will also have a solid understanding of the following topics:

• The way in which high voltage substations are constructed, particularly in the case of brownfield sites, and how this requirement is supported within the design.
• The way in which high voltage substations are maintained and the facilities needed within the design to enable this maintenance to be performed in a safe and practical manner.

Desired Characteristics

The successful candidate will be an experienced and proven substation design engineer who has been part of the successful delivery of a significant portfolio of high voltage substation projects. You will be familiar with the electro-mechanical considerations of high voltage electrical engineering and be comfortable designing the primary heavy current system, and the application of the plant and equipment needed to facilitate them. You will be comfortable reviewing designs, both as a desk-top exercise and also as an independent expert at design reviews, and be able to clearly articulate to the designers any areas where you consider adjustments or changes are required. You will be a team player, with good communication and interpersonal skills, be capable of self-management, and have a high degree of flexibility, resilience and a self-learning attitude.

About Us

GE Vernova is a world leader in the energy solutions market with a portfolio of energy businesses across the globe. Grid Solutions provides equipment, systems, and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition – and we want you to be part of that change and enjoy imagination at work. If you are ready to make a difference and usher in a new era of clean, reliable energy, come join us.

About GEV Grid Solutions

At GEV Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.

Why we come to work

At GEV, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer

A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities - including private health insurance.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent global priority and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our singular mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to help decarbonize it. If we want our energy future to be different…we must be different. Our mission is embedded in our name. We retain our treasured legacy, “GE,” in our name as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy that GE Vernova will help deliver. Together, we have The Energy to Change the World. www.gevernova.com