Senior Engineer - Secondary

Siemens Energy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Flexible benefits portal

Career development

Cutting-edge projects

Job summary

Siemens Energy in the UK is seeking a Senior Engineer to generate Protection Engineering drawings and documents in line with design specifications, programme, budget, quality, and safety requirements. You will contribute to protection design packages and coordinate with site and client teams.

The role involves design risk assessments, change control, and providing guidance to construction staff on site-related issues, while gaining product and site knowledge through UK and German factory visits.

Qualifications

• HNC or degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in Electricity Transmission & Distribution with UK TS exposure.
• Knowledge of Transmission & Distribution standards for Protection Engineering.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Produce and approve Protection Engineering Detailed Design Packages.
• Produce and approve Engineering Technical Specifications.
• Produce and approve Design Risk Assessments.
• Maintain design change control for related schemes.
• Provide timely responses to NCR+ non-conformances.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve interdisciplinary issues.
• Attend site meetings to discuss on-site issues and advise construction staff.
• Attend client, site, or office Technical Meetings to ensure client satisfaction.
• Gain product and site knowledge through UK site and German factory visits.
• Provide tendering support when required.
• Coordinate with Technology team on design approval for Type Registration.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Protection engineering

UK Transmission System

Design coordination

Site meetings

Education

HNC/ Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

"We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Newcastle up Tyne

Newcastle upon Tyne

• UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
• Scotland
• UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
• Scotland
• Glasgow

Remote vs. Office

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Company

Siemens Energy Limited

Organization

Grid Technologies

Business Unit

Substations

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

Snapshot of your day

As a Senior Engineer at Siemens Energy, you will be responsible for generation of Protection Engineering drawings/documents in line with internal and customer Design Specifications, adhering to programme, budget, quality, health & safety requirements.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Production / Approval of Protection Engineering Detailed Design Packages
• Production / Approval of Engineering Technical Specifications
• Production / Approval of Design Risk Assessments
• Maintain the design change control process on associated schemes
• Provide timely responses to non-conformances raised through the NCR+ process
• Coordinate with other departments in resolution of interdisciplinary issues
• Attend site meetings to discuss and advise construction staff on site related issues
• Attend Technical Meetings with Client, site or office based, to ensure Client satisfaction
• Gain product knowledge and site knowledge through visits to UK sites and German factories.
• Provide tendering support when required
• Co-ordinate with Technology team by contributing on technical issues to facilitate Type Registration including design approval

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum HNC/ Degree Qualified in Electrical Engineering
• Experience within the Electricity Transmission and Distribution industry, including UK Transmission System experience
• Conversant with the latest Transmission and Distribution standards & technologies applicable to Protection Engineering
• Flexible approach to design solutions / Decision making skills
• Positive working attitude, able to demonstrate self-motivation and a proactive approach
• Good written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage, motivate and inspire others within the project secondary design team

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character, no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

• 26 days holiday, increasing to 29 days with time served.
• Access to a flexible benefits portal for private medical cover, cycle-to-work schemes, and more.
• Opportunities for career development and continuous learning.
• The chance to work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of Siemens Energy and manufacturing.