Secondary Design Engineer

AL8238 UK Grid Solutions Limited; Stafford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company is seeking a Secondary Design Engineer in Stafford. This role involves leading a diverse team on substation design projects, ensuring compliance with technical requirements, and managing the delivery of engineering documentation. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree, significant experience in relevant industries, and excellent project management skills. Competitive benefits and a flexible working environment are offered.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Development opportunities

Flexible work agreements

Qualifications

• Significant engineering experience in T&D, Power Generation or Oil & Gas.
• Experience in managing subcontracted design work packages.
• Knowledge of the Transmission or Distribution industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of designers and engineers on protection and control schematics.
• Manage detailed execution progress and delivery of engineering documentation.
• Ensure compliance with customer technical requirements.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Project management

Team leadership

Cost optimization

Education

Relevant degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

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Secondary Design Engineer

Apply locations Stafford time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R5005094

Job Description Summary

Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition.

The Secondary Design Engineer will lead a geographically diverse team of designers, sub contractors, engineers and project teams working on protection and control schematics and substation equipment.

The role will offer a high level overview of design and interface with various teams throughout the project cycle.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

The Secondary Design Engineer is the technical guarantor of the proper performance of design works conditions in their field of activity, in matter of committed design budget (man days), deadline and Quality, in line with Customer expectation, while promoting ease of installation, operation and maintenance of the system.

The successful candidate plans basic and detailed design activities, manages & oversees detailed execution progress, coordinates delivery of required engineering documentation for procurement, manufacturing and site erection associated to concerned activity, based on Customer specifications and requirement, and internal standards.

• Establish document list for your field based on tender, contract analysis, and project strategy.
• Evaluate engineering workload and deliverable dates with PEM or PM and commit to budget and timelines.
• Ensure on-time delivery of designs and partner documents with suitable quality.
• Lead and coordinate the design team, managing detailed execution progress.
• Request and coordinate technical meetings with partners or suppliers as needed.
• Highlight scope or design changes, inform PEM/PM of issues, and propose solutions.
• Ensure compliance with customer technical requirements and look for cost optimisations.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Relevant degree - electrical or mechanical, function of field of activity involved.
• Significant and demonstrated years of engineering experience in the related activity / discipline, preferably in project & EPC type environment in T&D, Power Gen or Oil &Gas industry, or 2 to 4 Medium Set projects in position of Lead Engineer
• Experience of project technical management processes, preferably in a multi-disciplinary team’s context with multiple interfaces.
• Several experiences in managing externally subcontracted design work package of various sizes.
• Knowledge of Transmission or Distribution industry.

The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its Customers in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.

Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, serves customers globally with over 20,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.

About GE Grid Solutions:

At GE 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 GE Renewable Energy, 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

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