Staff Protection & Control Electrical Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Glasgow, UK)

Burns & McDonnell; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer in Birmingham. The role involves leading design engineering deliverables for protection and control projects in a multi-disciplinary environment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with at least 3 years of consulting experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with UK health and safety legislation. The position requires effective communication, IT proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple projects. A full-time, on-site position that supports project development and compliance with safety standards is offered.

Qualifications

• 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering design management best practices.
• Understanding of current construction regulations.

Responsibilities

• Produce design engineering deliverables for P&C engineering projects.
• Lead project technical solution development.
• Support with developing policies and procedures.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Knowledge of UK health & safety legislation

IT literate

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of CAD technology/software

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Master's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD technology/software

Job description

Overview

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, construction and consulting solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognised as the global leader in Transmission & Distribution.

Responsibilities

• Acting in a qualified engineer capacity within the (power) transmission & distribution global practice, to produce design engineering deliverables for Burns & McDonnell’s protection & control (P&C) 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 protection & control engineering capability in the UK business; and providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers with the engineering team, particularly those in the P&C discipline.
• Be a lead technical role on P&C 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 substation P&C design packages, compliant to required client and national technical standards (ENA/BS/IEC/IEEE etc.).
• Power system studies (fault level and load flow) required to determine protection settings requirements and production of various relay protection files, as required.
• 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 to 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 within 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 P&C discipline.
• Plan and lead client meetings (or meeting sections) relating to P&C engineering, as required.
• Support the preparation of project proposals and tender presentations.
• Drive ‘Safety by Design’ approach on all projects, at all times.
• Support nurturing of a safety and technical excellence culture through 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 Burns & McDonnell code of conduct.
• Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in team, including technical guidance.
• Actively support marketing and business development activities, building relationships with client technical contacts to aid 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 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, organize projects and develop standards and guidelines.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
• Assist with advancement and development of department tools and workflows to increase 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 degree in electrical engineering or related degree from an accredited program and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or
• Master degree in electrical engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required
• Knowledge of engineering design management best practices with 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, TP107, 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.
• Pro‑active in building knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry.
• Engaged in the engineering community and how to drive success for 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.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job Details

Job: Electrical Engineering

Primary Location: GB-Birmingham, UK-Birmingham

Schedule: Full‑time

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Req ID: 261931

Job Hire Type: Experienced #UKO