Senior Substation Engineer (m/f/d)

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BakerHicks is one of the leading consultancies in the power transmission and distribution sector in the UK and is expanding its power team in the DACH region. We are seeking an ambitious Substation / Primary layout engineer to support this growth.

Responsibilities include: designing and planning transmission-level onshore substations at voltages from 110kV to 400kV; producing primary layouts; specifying primary equipment; performing equipment rating calculations; busbar short circuit force calculations; earthing studies; impressed voltage calculations; creating material specification lists; fault calculations; P&C wiring diagrams; defining protection requirements; and system modelling.

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

At BakerHicks, we support our employees’ growth with a highly experienced team in the UK and a growing team in the DACH region. You will have opportunities to work on projects across Europe and the UK, involving HVAC, HVDC, OHL, and underground cable projects.

Application

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Your Profile

• Experience in designing, managing, or producing reports/drawings for HV power transmission systems, HVDC interconnectors, or HV renewable energy infrastructure in the DACH region.
• Full professional proficiency in German and good English skills.
• Specialist knowledge in High Voltage Substations.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to BakerHicks offices in Basel and London.

Traveling Activity

Projects typically last between 6 and 24 months. Work locations are mainly at the client site, with occasional remote work in coordination with project management. You will have the chance to work with various clients and technologies, exploring new cities while returning home on weekends.

Benefits

• Flexible working options including remote work
• Pension fund options
• Flat hierarchies and flexible hours
• High safety standards and additional allowances (cycling, commuting)
• Worldwide travel insurance
• Part-time work and unpaid leave options
• Paid sick leave up to 30 days, accident insurance
• Employee referral program
• 25 vacation days; overtime compensation
• Opportunities for international projects and expense reimbursement

Location: Basel, Switzerland

Work Experience

Electronics Engineering

Languages

• English

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet