Primary Substation Design Engineer (Energy)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HV/EHV Substation Design Engineer to produce design drawings for Grid and Primary substations and to prepare technical specifications for electrical plant from 11kV up to 132kV.

The role covers feasibility reports, cost estimates, reviews of supplier designs, and CDM Designer responsibilities. You will deliver designs on time while coordinating with site meetings and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• Exposure to substation cable design and protection and control.
• Experience of small, medium and technically complex new substation projects (new, retrofit or network reinforcement).
• Proven HV/EHV substation design experience (AIS & GIS) from 11kV to 132kV.
• Knowledge of HV/EHV standards and policies including earthing and clearances.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation for substation design.
• Experience in design cost estimation.
• Excellent understanding of H&S and CDM; able to fulfil Designer/Principal Designer roles under CDM.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Produce a comprehensive suite of design drawings for Grid and Primary substations.
• Prepare technical specifications for electrical plant and designs for substations upgrades from 11kV to 132kV.
• Produce feasibility reports, cost estimates, layouts and plant specifications including transformers, switchgear and battery systems.
• Review supplier and client designs for technical compliance with current legislation and policies.
• Ensure designs meet contract requirements and client specifications.
• Undertake CDM Designer/Principal Designer roles for HV/EHV projects.
• Identify and manage H&S risks with the project team.
• Attend site meetings to support design changes during build.
• Align design works with programme, quality and margin.
• Develop internal and external client relationships.
• Experience with HV/EHV plant specification, 11kV–132kV, design, load calculations and rating studies.
• Prepare specifications for HV/EHV equipment including CTs, battery systems and terminations.

Skills

HV substation design

EHV substation design

Design cost estimation

CDM Designer

Health & Safety

Education

HNC Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Produce a comprehensive suite of design drawings for Grid and Primary substations.
• Prepare 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.
• Produce substation design feasibility reports, cost estimate, layouts, GA’s as well as the preparation of plant specifications that include transformers, switchgear and battery systems.
• Review designs produced by suppliers and client to ensure they are technically compliant and in line with current legislation and policies.
• Ensure designs are delivered in accordance with the contract to the satisfaction of the client and the specifications.
• Undertake the role of CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for developed HV and EHV projects.
• Ensure that relevant Health and Safety risks and hazards are identified, made known to the project team and properly managed.
• Attend site meetings to support any design or requirement change during project build.
• Ensure project design works are aligned with programme, quality, and margin.
• Actively develop external and internal client relationships.
• Experience of HV and EHV Plant specification, 11kV up to and including 132kV, design, load calculations and rating studies.
• Prepare specifications for HV and EHV substation equipment including the evaluation and identification of plant accessories such as CT’s, battery systems and terminations.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification HNC Electrical Engineering.
• 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.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.