Senior Substation Design Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading OEM is seeking a Senior AC Substation Design Specialist in Manchester. The role involves providing auxiliary power designs and technical input for innovative projects in renewable energy. Candidates should have approximately 7 years of design experience, knowledge of UK standards, and proficiency in cable sizing using Amtech software.

Qualifications

• Approximately 7 years of design experience in the Electricity Transmission and Distribution industry.
• Experience with auxiliary transformers, DG sets, LVAC, and LVDC systems.
• Experience with battery and UPS systems.

Responsibilities

• Produce LVAC, LVDC, and UPS single line diagrams for substations up to 400kV.
• Create technical specifications for LVAC, LVDC, and UPS systems.
• Conduct coordination studies and cable sizing calculations using Amtech software.

Skills

Design experience

Knowledge of British and UK standards

Proficiency in cable sizing using Amtech software

Job description

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Senior Substation Design Specialist, Manchester

Client: Hunter Philips Executive Search

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 23.05.2025

Expiry Date: 07.07.2025

Job Description:

Role: Senior AC Substation Design Specialist

Location: Manchester Area, England

Overview: Responsible for providing auxiliary power designs, solutions, and technical input to contracts across the business area. Deliver departmental work packages on time and within budget.

Company: A leading OEM offering opportunities to work on innovative projects like renewable energy, with prospects for career growth, global leadership, and continuous professional development.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Produce LVAC, LVDC, and UPS single line diagrams for onshore and offshore substations up to 400kV associated with LTS.
• Create technical specifications for LVAC, LVDC, and UPS systems for onshore and offshore substations up to 400kV.
• Design protection and control schemes for LVAC, LVDC, and UPS equipment related to LTS.
• Conduct LVAC coordination studies and cable sizing calculations using Amtech software; produce comprehensive reports.
• Perform LVDC coordination studies and cable sizing calculations; generate complete study reports.
• Review supplier schematic diagrams and related documentation for LVAC, LVDC, and UPS.
• Coordinate LVAC, LVDC, and UPS alarms, signals, and control commands to/from SCADA via protection schematics and control logic.
• Coordinate layout location and dimensions of LVAC, LVDC, and UPS within primary layout drawings.
• Develop sizing documents for auxiliary transformers, DG sets, and DC battery systems.
• Draft technical specifications for auxiliary transformers, ensuring alignment with physical dimensions and layout considerations.
• Create engineering and test specifications for new and existing solutions.
• Participate in internal and external design reviews, providing technical input.
• Prepare auxiliary power compliance matrices, design intent documents, and functional design specifications.
• Contribute to design risk assessments, ensuring risks and HAZIDS are identified, controlled, and compliant with health and safety legislation.
• Ensure quality and consistency through functional testing during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at suppliers' facilities.

Requirements:

• Approximately 7 years of design experience in the Electricity Transmission and Distribution industry.
• Knowledge of British and UK standards.
• Experience with auxiliary transformers, DG sets, LVAC, and LVDC systems.
• Experience with battery and UPS systems.
• Proficiency in cable sizing using Amtech software, and knowledge of MCB and fuse coordination.