Secondary Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Birmingham is seeking an Applications Engineer to lead protection and control system designs. This role involves ensuring technical excellence in deliverables, preparing documentation, and liaising with clients. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience in engineering and strong knowledge of industry standards. The position requires onsite presence 2-3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience or 9 years in lieu of HNC/HND.
• Knowledge of Transmission/Distribution practices (400kV to 11 kV).
• Experience in the electricity supply industry.
• Working knowledge of industry standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, check, and approve protection and control schemes.
• Provide technical support and work breakdown structures.
• Create project updates in line with program schedules.
• Assist in preparation of design documents and specifications.
• Liaise with clients and lead meetings confidently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in a related engineering field

Tools

Windows

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

The Opportunity

This opportunity will be ideal for anyone with a passion and desire to deliver within applications engineering, we are looking for someone with an eye for detail and able to prepare documentation and diagrams.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and delivering design for protection and control system and associated auxiliary system at Transmission and Distribution levels.

You will be respected internally for your technical skills and your ability to deliver what our clients require, on time and on budget. You will be able to confidently deliver packages of work in the field of Secondary Engineering.

Please note you will be required to be onsite at our central Birmingham office 2/3 days per week. Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

How you’ll make an impact

• To design check & approve P&C schemes in accordance with established standards such as ISO 9001, TPs, NGTs, ESIs, BS, IEC Standards, etc.

• Provide technical support, Work Breakdown Structures for tendering.

• Work in line with project programs and create regular updates.

• Enable effective project delivery by assisting with preparation of Design Intent Documents, Tech Specs for Plant and P&C equipment, Schematic Diagrams, LVAC & battery sizing, cable sizing & settings, Approving WDs, cable schedules, core sheets, etc.

• On a BIM project assume the role of ‘Task Information Manager/Task Team Interface Manager or Task Team Manager’ (as required), for all detailed roles and responsibilities see the BIM Manual.

• Able to directly liaise with clients in a confident manner and lead meetings with clients

• An ability to deliver technically excellent engineering designs and consultancy services

• Independently carry out design and review on Projects

Your Background

• Minimum qualification of HNC/HND in the related engineering field and 5 years of applicable experience or minimum of 9 years’ experience in lieu of HNC / HND.

• Proven knowledge of Transmission or Distribution practices (400kV to 11 kV)

• Good teamwork, Analytical and communication skills

• Ability in working to tight deadlines and working in high pressurised environments

• Working knowledge of Windows and MS Office, Autocad.

• Electricity supply industry experience

• Understanding / Knowledge of Distribution Network Operator / National Grid etc. standards and drawing practices.

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition acrosscurrent and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.

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