Senior Substation Design Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading OEM seeks a Senior Substation Design Specialist to provide auxiliary power designs and technical input for renewable energy projects. The role demands expertise in electricity transmission and distribution, with responsibilities including developing technical specifications and performing cable sizing calculations. Ideal candidates will have extensive design experience and proficiency in relevant software, providing opportunities for career growth in a dynamic sector.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of design experience in the Electricity Transmission and Distribution industry.
• Experience with auxiliary transformers, DG, LVAC, and LVDC systems.
• Proficiency in cable sizing with Amtech software, including MCB and fuse coordination.

Responsibilities

• Produce LVAC, LVDC, and UPS single line diagrams for onshore and offshore substations.
• Develop technical specifications and perform coordination studies for LVAC, LVDC systems.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to design risk assessments for compliance.

Skills

Cable sizing

Design experience

Familiarity with UK standards

Tools

Amtech software

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31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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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 in all areas within the employee’s business area. Delivering 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.
• Develop 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.
• Perform LVAC coordination studies and cable sizing calculations using Amtech software, producing comprehensive reports.
• Perform LVDC coordination studies and cable sizing calculations, with complete study reports.
• Review supplier schematic diagrams and associated documentation for LVAC, LVDC, and UPS.
• Coordinate alarms, signals, and control commands to/from SCADA through protection schematics and control logic.
• Coordinate layout locations and dimensions for LVAC, LVDC, and UPS into primary layout drawings.
• Prepare sizing documents for auxiliary transformers, DG, and DC batteries.
• Create technical specifications for auxiliary transformers, ensuring coordination with primary layout and physical dimensions.
• Develop engineering and test specifications for new and existing solutions.
• Participate in internal and external design reviews, providing technical input.
• Produce auxiliary power compliance matrices, design intent documents, and functional design specifications.
• Contribute to design risk assessments, ensuring all 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 supplier facilities.

Requirements:

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