Principal Earthing Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Earthing Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Glasgow. This role involves providing specialized earthing design solutions, conducting risk analyses, and ensuring compliance with safety standards across various projects. You will utilize advanced software tools and collaborate with a skilled team to deliver impactful engineering solutions. If you are passionate about sustainable design and eager to tackle complex challenges, this position offers an exciting opportunity to grow and make a difference in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Conduct earthing design studies and measurements for compliance.
• Manage multiple earthing design projects within budget.

Skills

Earthing System Analysis

Project Management

Risk Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

BSc/BEng or MSc/MEng in relevant discipline

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status

Tools

CDEGS Software Suite

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Principal Earthing Design Engineer, Glasgow

col-narrow-left

Client:

Location:

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

a1d69f659468

Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 36, people, in over 70 countries, dedicated toimproving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Working within our established Energy Networks and Renewable team, you will be responsible for undertaking earthing design studies and measurements ensuring the compliance and safety of substation operatives. You will also be involved in completing Electric and magnetic field (EMF) calculations, Electromagnetic Interference studies, and lightning protection.

Reporting to an Associate Technical Director, you will be responsible the delivery of project-related tasks to meet budget and contributing towards the achievement of the divisional business plan. As part of your role, you will be responsible for conducting risk analysis of the plan and identify potential threats and risks. Using your expertise in Electrical Earthing you will make recommendations on potential mitigation for any issues identified, or work with stakeholders to agree actions.

The role requires a certain level of flexibility to visit site locations across the UK.

• Provide specialist earthing design engineering and solutions for clients using the CDEGS software suite.
• Earthing system measurements of substations up to kV AC, HVDC system, and other EHV AC installations including overhead line towers, cable sealing ends compounds, and cable joint bays.
• Electric and magnetic field (EMF) calculations for EHV substation, cables, and overhead lines.
• Electromagnetic Interference studies and mitigation design.
• Project management of multiple earthing design projects to ensure they remain within budget and timescale constraints.
• Work in collaboration with the Arcadis substation detailed design team to ensure the integrity of the overall design.
• Lead the creation of competitive proposals/quotations for new packages of work.
• Provide leadership and technical advice to junior project team members to support them in their delivery of the project and in their professional development.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Have a BSc/BEng/ BEng (Hons) or MSc/MEng or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Achieved Chartered or Incorporated Engineer professional status, or equivalent or working towards this.
• Have previous relevant experience including supervision of elements of large, complex projects.
• Working knowledge of earthing system measurements.
• Substantial experience in earthing system analysis using the software package CDEGS.
• Suitable experience of earthing issues and standards associated with power networks up to kV.
• Ability to communicate complex technical or commercial issues to peers or senior managers.
• Ability to develop working relationships quickly and effectively.
• Experience in writing clear and concise documentation.
• Flexibility to travel both in the UK and overseas.

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit. Check our Blog for more information.

Bank or payment details should not be provided when applying for a job. Eurojobs.com is not responsible for any external website content. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button.

Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom