Primary Engineer

Progressive Global Energy; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a skilled Primary Engineer for National Grid and SSE projects in a hybrid role. The position involves leading design tasks, project management, technical support, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. An exciting opportunity with an initial 6-month contract, extending based on project needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary design within power transmission and distribution sector.
• Strong knowledge of primary engineering principles and grid infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience on large-scale utility projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead primary design tasks ensuring compliance with standards.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, and resources.
• Provide technical support to teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Primary Design Experience

Technical Proficiency

Project Experience

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

Job description

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Primary Engineer to join our leading engineering company, working on National Grid and SSE projects. This hybrid position offers a dynamic work environment, blending office-based work in Stafford with the flexibility of remote working. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects, with an initial 6-month contract and a strong likelihood of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary Design: Lead and execute primary design tasks for National Grid and SSE projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and specifications.
• Project Management: Coordinate and manage project deliverables, timelines, and resources to ensure successful project execution.
• Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance and support to project teams, clients, and stakeholders on primary engineering aspects.
• Collaboration: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including secondary engineers, civil engineers, and project managers, to ensure integrated project solutions.
• Documentation: Prepare, review, and approve design documentation, technical reports, and drawings.
• Compliance: Ensure all designs and implementations comply with National Grid and SSE standards, safety regulations, and industry best practices.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve technical issues and challenges that may arise during the design and implementation phases.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes, methodologies, and tools.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Primary Design Experience: Proven experience in primary design within the power transmission and distribution sector is essential.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of primary engineering principles, electrical systems, and grid infrastructure.
• Project Experience: Demonstrated experience working on National Grid, SSE, or similar large-scale utility projects.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with relevant standards, regulations, and industry practices (e.g., IEC, IEEE, NGTS, SSE specifications).
• Software Skills: Proficiency in engineering design software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, ETAP, or similar).
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to various stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred.