Senior Project Engineer - Secondary

AtkinsRéalis; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior Project Engineer specializing in Secondary systems for international T&D substation projects. The role involves evaluating engineering techniques, preparing documentation, and collaborating with site teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in substation design and a strong educational background in electrical or power engineering.

Benefits

20 days Privilege Leave

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Career Progression

Hybrid Working Model

Qualifications

• 10-14 years of experience in substation design and engineering.
• Hands-on experience in HV Substation Secondary Design engineering.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and applies standard techniques for engineering assignments.
• Prepares project documentation and cost estimates.
• Collaborates with site teams during the construction phase.

Skills

Protection and Control Engineering

SCADA

Telecommunication Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Power Engineering

Tools

CAD

CAE

Job description

Join Us!

We combine SNC-Lavalin’s project management expertise and Hitachi Energy’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon!

The Senior Project Engineer – Secondary will work on project/Tender specific activities assigned to the OPC group along with skilled team on a wide range of international T&D substation projects. Individual contributor using prior theoretical learning or knowledge of methods and technologies to execute work assignments using established solutions.

What will you do?

• Evaluates, selects and applies standard techniques and procedures to perform engineering assignments. Provides technical support for installation and commissioning activities. Prepares project documentation within one’s scope of deliverables.
• Develop the tender engineering deliverable in short time period with quality
• Secure the completeness of the assigned packages and correct function of the resulting substation system.
• Creates work plans and cost estimates in own area of responsibility.
• Co-ordinates clarify with engineers, sub-contractors and supplier’s technical issues (within the assigned scope of work) and technical interfaces.
• Collaborate with the site team, attend site during construction phase if necessary.
• Contribute to the risk & opportunity register, by communicating observations.
• Prepare all technical documentation for the equipment specification as input to the purchase requisitions
• Contribute to the Up-to-date design issue log
• Safety – Understand and follow Linxon OHS procedures and guidelines
• Participate at design reviews.
• Provide input for close out report and lessons learned, and follow/review lessons learned for next projects

Experience, Education and other Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree / master’s degree in electrical / Power Engineering.
• 10 - 14 years of experience in substation Secondary P&C GA, schematics, SCADA, Telecom/communication, fire alarm, security system design with HV Equipment expertise and overall system design.
• Sound knowledge on Protection and control engineering of AIS & GIS substation up to 500kV.
• Sound knowledge in designing of control & relay panel general arrangement according to schematics, MCC, PCC panel etc.,
• Sound knowledge on SCADA and Telecommunication engineering of AIS & GIS substation.
• Sound knowledge in fire alarm & security system design and co-ordination.
• Overall engineering design experience for preparation of Base and detail engineering on P&C, SCADA, Secondary engineering in GIS or AIS substation for North America utilities is required.
• Hands on experience in HV Substation Secondary Design engineering preparation of Protection one line diagram, Panel GA, AC, DC schematics, Name plate, SCADA I/O list, Communication block diagram, cable termination schedule relay settings etc.
• In depth review and commenting skill to review the consultant drawing is required.
• Respond to customer / consultant / vendor / contractor questions.
• Wide knowledge on SEL, ABB, Siemens relay is required.
• Relay selection and providing BOM for entire panel
• Cable schedule and BOM.
• Understanding of CAD / CAE applications and tools.
• Understanding of electronic records management systems.
• High attention to detail and quality.

What we offer:

In return, we offer a wide range of rewards and benefits,

• 20 days Privilege Leave, 13 days Emergency leave and 14 Public holidays per year
• Medical Insurance, Life Insurance and Career Progression
• We also have a brilliant smarter working policy, too. That means many of folks are able to either work from home or as part of our hybrid model.
• When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Linxon - we encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine SNC-Lavalin’s project management expertise and ABB’s deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations – we are Linxon.

Linxon’s vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in the field of power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

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