Staff HV Plant Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Multiple Locations, UK)

Burns & McDonnell; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff HV Plant Engineer to lead substation design projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-voltage engineering projects, ensuring compliance with national standards while mentoring junior engineers. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and drive innovative solutions in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values creativity and professional growth, and be part of a team that is shaping the future of transmission and distribution services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• 3+ years of substation engineering design experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical solutions for substation engineering projects.
• Produce detailed design packages compliant with standards.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and support team growth.

Skills

Substation Engineering Design

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Technical Documentation

Health & Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

CAD Software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD Technology

Job description

Description

Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader in transmission & distribution services.

The Staff HV Plant Engineer will act in a qualified engineer capacity within the (power) Transmission & Distribution Global Practice, to produce design engineering deliverables for Burns & McDonnell’s substation (physical/primary plant) engineering projects. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Leading on project technical solution development, unaided and when appropriate;
• Participating in multi-disciplinary teams to produce specific sub-packages of detailed engineering deliverables;
• Supporting the Substations Section Manager in growing and enhancing the Substations Section engineering capability in the UK business; and providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers within the engineering team, particularly those in the Substations Section.
• Be a lead technical role on substation design project deliverables, ranging from 11kV up to 400kV (with a particular emphasis on 132kV voltages and above), including undertaking the role of Lead Project Engineer on project teams, as required and when appropriate.
• Produce detailed electricity substation design packages, compliant with required client and national technical standards (ENA/BS/IEC/IEEE, etc.).
• Earthing studies and substation earth system design.
• Prepare calculations and technical/equipment specification documentation.
• Execute complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods.
• Undertake consultancy role on FEED stage projects, including production of technical reports and presentations.
• Maintain compliance with CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of substation and electrical system design.
• Undertake technical quality assurance reviews and provide design approval/sign-off, as required, on substation-physical-related designs and deliverables.
• Work closely with other sections of the UK T&D Engineering Team, particularly the Protection & Control Section and Civil/Structural Section, to enable effective collaboration on multi-disciplinary projects and facilitate an optimal engineering function in the UK business.
• Maintain technical compliance to applicable Burns & McDonnell and client design management standards, processes, and procedures on all work delivered.
• Assist with developing and implementing policies, processes, procedures, standards, and technical guidance, as required, to continually improve the engineering capability within the Substations Section.
• Plan and lead client meetings (or meeting sections) relating to substation engineering, as required.
• Act as Principal Designer representative, as defined by UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, where required.
• Support the preparation of project proposals and tender presentations.
• Drive ‘Safety by Design’ approach on all projects, at all times.
• Support nurturing of safety and technical excellence culture through an emphasis on staff competence, diligence, and responsible attitude.
• Understanding wider industry best practices and client technical standards/procedures for construction, operations & maintenance, and decommissioning, in order to drive safety, constructability, and operability throughout whole asset lifecycles.
• Maintain project compliance to Burns & McDonnell’s UK Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Support nurturing of world-class customer service culture, to drive client success.
• Be an ambassador for Burns & McDonnell at all times, through acting in accordance with expected high ethical and moral standards, and in adherence to the Burns & McDonnell Code of Conduct.
• Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in the team, including technical guidance.
• Actively support marketing and business development activities, building relationships with client technical contacts to aid in generating new business, and elevation of the Burns & McDonnell brand.
• Identifying new skills and competencies required within the Burns & McDonnell team to meet business needs and actively supporting the development and recruitment of talent, including candidate interviewing.
• Participate in relevant professional bodies and industry groups. Maintain Continued Professional Development (CPD).
• Support or lead portions of section meetings.
• Interpret and support with establishing policies, procedures, and strategic goals of the organisation.
• Assist in determining section objectives and requirements, organise projects and developing standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
• Assist with the advancement and development of department tools and workflows to increase the efficiency of designs, specification development, and project execution.
• Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be asked of this position by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an electrical-based (or closely related) engineering discipline, from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of substation engineering design experience in the electricity transmission & distribution sector.
• Membership in a relevant professional Engineering Institution (e.g. IET, CIGRE, IEC, IEEE, etc.).

Desirable

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH Cert./Dip., NVQ Level 3 in H&S-related subject).
• Professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer with the Engineering Council.
• Substation safety and access training (e.g. NSI 30, BESC: AIM, etc.)
• Formal training in CDM 2015, Construction Safety, and Impressed Voltages.
• Knowledge of engineering design management best practices with the ability to implement this knowledge.
• Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Health & Safety legislation relating to design and construction work in the electricity supply industry.
• Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Environmental and Waste Management legislation.
• Understanding of current Construction (Design & Management) Regulations.
• Ideally, knowledge of National Grid’s procedures: TP106, TP131, TP135, TP137, TP141, TP153, TP163, TP183, TP184, TP188, TP189, TP191, TP211, TP215, TP235, TP241.
• Knowledge and experience applying National Grids Technical Specification, Technical Guidance Notes, and Design Handbooks relating to substations.
• Understanding of the causes and consequences of Impressed Voltage.
• Understanding of the general requirements of procedural control of Temporary Works, in accordance with British Standards.
• IT literate, with good knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of applying CAD technology/software to substation and P&C design and understanding of BIM principles (PAS 1192 and ISO 16950)
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders across clients, industry, government, and public.
• Able to manage tasks on multiple projects and conflicting deadlines.
• Able to work autonomously and/or as part of a project team.
• Proactive in building knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry.
• Engaged in the engineering community and how we can drive success for our clients.
• Ability to develop innovative and practical solutions to a range of problems, and an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger solution.
• Ability to make an effective and collaborative contribution to the team through sharing knowledge, promoting ideas, and valuing the contribution of all team members.

Job: Electrical Engineering

Primary Location: GB-Birmingham UK-Birmingham

Other Locations: GB-Glasgow, UK-Glasgow

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 244515

Job Hire Type: Experienced #LI-DZ #UKO