Primary Design Engineer (Substations)

Fusion People; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Primary Design Engineer (Substations) to produce design drawings and specifications for HV and EHV projects. The role requires a minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering and at least five years of relevant experience. You will work on complex substation design, ensuring compliance with safety standards and managing client relationships. This position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering, with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Experience of HV and EHV Plant specification, 11kV up to and including 132kV, design, load calculations and rating studies.
• Exposure to substation cable design and protection and control.
• Experience of small, medium and technically complex new substation, retrofit or network reinforcement projects.
• Proven experience in HV and EHV substation design (both AIS & GIS), from 11kV up to and including 132kV.
• Knowledge of engineering standards and technical policies for HV and EHV plant, substations (including earthing and electrical clearances).
• An ability to interpret technical documentation relating to the design of electrical substations.
• Design cost estimation experience.
• Excellent understanding of the H&S and CDM requirements and an ability to undertake the role of ‘Designer’ and ‘Principal Designer’ under the CDM regulations.
• The ability to travel as per project needs.

Responsibilities

• Producing a comprehensive suite of design drawings for Grid and Primary substations.
• Preparing technical specifications for Electrical plant and providing associated electrical designs for the substation upgrades.
• Producing substation design feasibility reports, cost estimates, and layouts.
• Reviewing designs produced by suppliers and clients to ensure compliance.
• Ensuring designs are delivered in accordance with the contract.
• Undertaking the role of CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for developed HV and EHV projects.
• Managing Health and Safety risks and hazards.
• Attending site meetings to support design changes during project build.
• Preparing specifications for HV and EHV substation equipment.
• Actively developing client relationships.

Job description

Primary Design Engineer (Substations)

Day Rate – Discussed upon application

IR35 – inside

Location – Hybrid and flexible across the UK

Client – Consultancy

Duration – 1 year initially

Responsibilities will include:

• Producing a comprehensive suite of design drawings for Grid and Primary substations.
• Preparing technical specifications for Electrical plant and providing associated electrical designs for the substation upgrades, and new substations projects from 11kV up to an including 132kV.
• Producing substation design feasibility reports, cost estimate, layouts, GA’s as well as the preparation of plant specifications that include transformers, switchgear and battery systems.
• Reviewing designs produced by suppliers and client to ensure designs are technically compliant and in line with current legislation and policies.
• Ensuring designs are delivered in accordance with the contract to the satisfaction of the client and the specifications.
• Undertaking the role of CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for developed HV and EHV projects.
• Ensuring that relevant Health and Safety risks and hazards are identified, made known to the project team and properly managed.
• Attending site meetings to support any design or requirement change during project build
• Ensuring project design works are aligned with programme, quality, and margin.
• Actively developing external and internal client relationships.
• Preparing specifications for HV and EHV substation equipment including the evaluation and identification of plant accessories such as CT’s, battery systems and terminations.

Requirements:

• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering, with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Experience of HV and EHV Plant specification, 11kV up to and including 132kV, design, load calculations and rating studies.

• Exposure to substation cable design and protection and control.
• Experience of small, medium and technically complex new substation, retrofit or network reinforcement projects.
• Proven experience in HV and EHV substation design (both AIS & GIS), from 11kV up to and including 132kV.
• Knowledge of engineering standards and technical policies for HV and EHV plant, substations (including earthing and electrical clearances).
• An ability to interpret technical documentation relating to the design of electrical substations.
• Design cost estimation experience.
• Excellent understanding of the H&S and CDM requirements and an ability to undertake the role of ‘Designer’ and ‘Principal Designer’ under the CDM regulations.
• The ability to travel as per project needs.

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