Substation Project Engineer

-; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Substation Project Engineer to work on remote projects in the UK. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Electrical Engineering and have at least 3 years of relevant experience in transmission and high-voltage substation design. Responsibilities include creating site plans, reviewing designs, and overseeing safety measures. This role offers a competitive daily rate of £750 and the possibility of extension after a 6-month term.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Previous experience in Transmission is required.
• 3+ years experience as a substation project engineer up to 400kV is needed.

Responsibilities

• Create scope and site location plans for projects.
• Review contractor designs and witness Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Ensure safety by design and manage engineering risks.
• Support installations to minimize risks to Network security.
• Evaluate tenders and manage specialist services from consultants.

Skills

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Transmission experience

3+ years substation project experience

High-voltage substation design experience

Project management proficiency

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Full UK working rights

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Role: Substation Project Engineer

Sector: Transmission

Location: Remote

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6-Months + Possible Extension

Rates: £750 Daily Rate Inside IR35 via Umbrella

Clearance: BPSS (DBS/DS, Financial Probity, Employment History) + Medical Questionnaire & Proof of Right to Work in the UK

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Creating outline scope, site location plans, primary plant layout and Single Line Diagrams for new build and asset replacement type projects, operating up to 400kV.
• Reviewing contractor/consultants detailed designs and witnessing Factory Acceptance Testing.
• Implementing safety by design principles to ensure that engineering and safety risks are adequately controlled.
• Support site and operational teams to ensure the quality of installations, with minimal risk to Network security.
• Evaluate tenders and procure and manage specialist services from consultants

Essential Qualifications/skill set required:

• Candidates must be degree qualified electrical engineers to be considered for this role.
• Previous Transmission experience required.
• A minimum of 3+ Years substation project engineer experience up to 400kV
• Proven experience in high-voltage substation design, operation, and maintenance.
• Proficiency in project management
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations
• Full UK Working Rights

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.