Senior Earthing Design Engineer

Erik og Kriss; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative construction and regeneration group is seeking a Senior Earthing Design Engineer to join their dynamic team. This permanent hybrid role offers flexibility, allowing you to work from various locations including London, Manchester, and Warwick. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality designs and calculations for HV substation projects while collaborating closely with senior management and guiding junior engineers. This position not only promises diverse career paths but also provides an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about electrical engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this role is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering with a Power/HV background.
• Experience in software packages like CDEGS, MathCAD, and ETAP.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality and consistency in studies, drawings, and technical documents.
• Produce designs, calculations, reports, and drawings for HV substation projects.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Feasibility Studies

Education

BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering

MEng/MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CDEGS

MathCAD

ETAP

Job description

Senior Earthing Design Engineer

Join Belcan Workforce Solutions as a Senior Earthing Design Engineer in the Transmission & Distribution sector for a leading UK construction and regeneration group. This permanent, hybrid role can be based in London, Warwick, Manchester, or Derby.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the HV Discipline Lead, the Senior Earthing Design Engineer ensures quality and consistency in studies, drawings, and technical documents.
• Collaborate with the Power Sector Director during the bid process to secure new projects.
• Produce designs, calculations, reports, and drawings for HV substation projects (11kV - 400kV), including single line diagrams, schematics, and earthing layouts.
• Manage project deliverables, support CAD technicians, and oversee the development of drawings.
• Guide junior engineers and CAD technicians, ensuring their growth and development.

Qualifications:

• Minimum BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering with a Power/HV background; MEng/MSc preferred.
• Experience in software packages like CDEGS, MathCAD, and ETAP.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ideally working toward CEng status and CDAE accreditation by National Grid.

General Skills:

• Prepare and approve feasibility studies, technical reports, and design drawings.
• Manage teams and external suppliers, ensuring delivery within budget and specifications.
• Provide updates to the Business Development Tracker and support recruitment efforts.
• Understand IEC standards and be proficient with technical specifications from clients like National Grid, SSE N, Scottish Power, UKPN, WPD, ENWL, etc.

Technical Skills and Experience:

• Deliver primary design requirements, including earthing layouts, single line diagrams, and earthing schematics.
• Conduct earthing studies, earth potential rise (EPR) calculations, and step and touch potential assessments.
• Develop team-specific standards to ensure consistency and quality of output.
• Participate in Design & HAZID reviews and manage the adherence to document control procedures.

This role offers diverse career paths and opportunities for growth, making it an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Earthing Design Engineer.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan.