Substation Design Engineer (Proposals)

Siemens Energy; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/Flexible work

Medical benefits

Time off/Paid holidays and parental le

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced engineer to provide technical input for Tender Engineering drawings and documents, including single line diagrams, substation layouts and BoQs. You will approve designs against specifications, programme, budget, quality and safety requirements, and manage allocated personnel.

You will lead and mentor engineers, coordinate with other departments on tenders, and contribute to continuous improvement of tools and processes in a

Qualifications

• HNC/Degree qualified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge of electricity transmission and distribution industry.
• Proficient with latest T&D standards and HSE regulations for HV substation design.
• Strong decision-making, flexible design solutions, and self-motivation.
• Experience leading and mentoring teams and trainees.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical input into production of Tender Engineering drawings and documents.
• Approve designs against Specifications, budget, quality and safety requirements.
• Compile Bills of Quantities and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Support engineers and attend reviews, site visits, and client meetings.
• Identify opportunities and implement improvements in tools, designs and processes.
• Mentor proposals staff and coordinate with other departments on tenders.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Leadership

Communication

Sustainability

Standards compliance

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Snapshot of Your Day

You will be responsible for providing technical input into the production of Tender Engineering drawings/documents (Single Line Diagrams, Substation Layouts and Elevations, Primary BoQ including Equipment BoQ, Earthing Layouts / BoQ, Interlock BoQ, Busbar and Clamp BoQ, Multicore Cable Schedule and interface with Power System Studies and Civil Information) by others and providing approvals against Design Specifications, programme, budget and the appropriate quality, health and safety requirements and managing allocated personnel.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Support Primary Engineering in developing common engineering solutions and safe working practices throughout the substation lifecycle.


• Ensure production of Primary Engineering drawings and documents meets design specifications, budget, quality, and safety requirements.


• Compile Bills of Quantities and conduct technical evaluations of supplier quotations.


• Provide technical support to Primary Engineers and attend HAZID reviews, site visits, and technical meetings with clients.


• Communicate business opportunities and implement improvements in tools, designs, and processes.


• Assist in the professional development of proposals staff and coordinate with other departments on tenders

What You Bring

• HNC/Degree qualified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience, with extensive knowledge of the Electricity Transmission and Distribution industry.


• Proficient in the latest Transmission and Distribution standards and Health and Safety regulations relevant to High Voltage Substation design.


• Flexible in design solutions with strong decision-making skills and a positive, self-motivated attitude.


• Experienced line manager, providing leadership, coaching, and mentoring to team members and trainees.


• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting technical information clearly and managing client relationships effectively.


• Knowledgeable in sustainability, continuous improvement processes, and commercial/contractual issues, with experience in a multi-cultural environment.

About The Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a global team


• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects


• Medical benefits


• Remote/Flexible work


• Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave


• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform

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