Senior Primary Plant Design Engineer - Newcastle

BALFOUR BEATTY-4; Craven Arms; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Senior Primary Design Engineer to join their Power T&D team in Newcastle. This position focuses on designing for electrical substation projects up to 400kV, ensuring compliance with specifications and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have an HNC in Electrical Engineering and experience as a HV Substation Design Engineer. Flexible working, generous leave, and pension benefits offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous leave

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; a degree is desirable.
• Member of IET (MIET); working towards CEng.
• Experience liaising with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Deliver designs according to customer specifications.
• Check and approve HV plant design deliverables.
• Ensure models and drawings are reviewed and approved.

Skills

Design and specification of electrical power systems

Proficiency in calculations

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM360

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Senior Primary Design Engineer to join their Power T&D team in Newcastle. The role focuses on primary engineering design delivery for electrical substation projects up to 400kV, with support from Design Engineers. It also involves assisting the team with planning and procurement for substation project delivery.

What you'll be doing

Key accountabilities:

• Deliver designs according to customer specifications, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Check and approve HV plant design deliverables such as single line diagrams, layouts, MEWP access layouts, SC force calculations, earthing designs, etc.
• Work in accordance with Health & Safety procedures and company obligations, advising on risks and mitigation measures.
• Ensure models and drawings are reviewed and approved, incorporating BIM best practices.

General Responsibilities:

• Carry out duties following company quality, health & safety, and environmental procedures.
• Deliver engineering designs on time, within budget, and to quality standards, promoting safety and sustainability.
• Function as an authorized approver of designs on contracts.

Commercial/Contract Responsibilities:

Report scope variations to the Design Manager and proceed only after approval.

Design Responsibilities:

• Identify standards and customer requirements, ensuring compliance.
• Design AIS and GIS substations up to 400kV.

Who we're looking for

Education:

• Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent; a degree is desirable.
• Member of IET (MIET); working towards CEng.

Experience:

• Experience liaising with customers and suppliers.
• Design and specification of electrical power systems.
• Proficiency in calculations, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM360.
• Experience as HV Substation / Primary Plant Design Engineer; P&C knowledge is a plus.

Why work for us

We deliver major projects that develop and maintain vital infrastructure, offering benefits like flexible working, generous leave, pension, and more.

About us

We support reliable power supply worldwide, with expertise in overhead lines, cables, distribution networks, and substations. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, actively participating in initiatives to promote an inclusive culture.