Senior substation engineer (m/f/d)switzerland - basel

Your Tasks

Baker Hicks are one of the leading consultancies in the power transmission and distribution sector in the UK and are expanding their power-team in the DACH region and are now seeking an ambitious Substation / Primary layout engineer to support this growth.

You will be an experienced engineer in the design and planning of transmission level onshore substations at voltages from 110k V to 400k V. This will cover the production of Substation primary layouts, primary equipment specifications, equipment rating calculations, busbar short circuit force calculations, earthing studies, impressed voltage calculations, production of material specification lists, fault calculations, P&C wiring diagrams, protection requirements and system modelling.

You must have full working proficiency in German and a good level of English.

At Baker Hicks, we're committed to supporting our employees' growth and development. You'll be closely supported by our highly experienced team in the UK, as well as a growing team in the DACH region. There will be opportunities to work on projects across Europe and the UK, as well as a mix of HVAC, HVDC, OHL and underground cable projects. Apply now and be part of our exciting expansion into new markets!

Your Responsibilities

1. Provide Substation Layout Designs.
2. Act as lead substation engineer/planner.
3. Work closely with design teams in the UK, ensuring designs are provided in compliance with local standards.
4. Ensure design scope is delivered on time and within budget.

Your Profile

The candidate must have experience in the production of or management of designs, calculations, reports and drawings for HV power transmission systems, HVDC interconnectors, or HV renewable energy infrastructure, in the DACH region. The candidate must have full working proficiency in German and a good level of English. The candidate must have specialist knowledge in High Voltage Substations. The role will involve occasional travel to Baker Hicks offices in Basel and London.

Traveling Activity

The duration of our projects is usually between 6 and 24 months. Depending on the project and the project phase, the work location is mainly the project location at the customer, although mobile working from home is sometimes possible in consultation with the project management. At Baker Hicks you have the opportunity to work with different customers and different technologies. You get to know new cities and are still always at home on weekends.

Benefits

• Working from home.
• Options for pension fund contracts.
• Flat hierarchies.
• Flexible Working Hours.
• Highest safety standard.
• Allowance for cycling commuters.
• U-Abo for commuters.
• Worldwide travel insurance.
• Part-time possibility.
• Possibility of unpaid leave.
• Full payment in case of sick leave until the 30th day.
• Complimentary accident insurance.
• Employee referral program.
• 25 vacation days.
• Overtime hours can be fully compensated.
• Opportunities for international projects.
• Comprehensive expense reimbursement policy.