AddressThe Opportunity
BakerHicks have grown rapidly in the Transmission & Distribution sector over a number of years and have been successful in winning a number of major projects within the UK.
As the demand to deliver exceptional engineering design from our clients continues to grow, an opportunity has arisen for an Engineer or Senior Engineer, to join our HV team.
You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of the teams output in the production and control of drawings and technical documents.
You will manage the production of designs through a robust checking process as well as have the opportunity to work with the Sector Director to assist during the bid process in order to secure further work.
You will work on a mix of small cable projects ranging from short cable replacements within substations, through to major grid reinforcement projects that involve cable lengths in the 100’s of Kms.
About You
You will have experience in the production of all designs, calculations, reports & drawings associated with the new or modification of EHV projects from 11kV – 400kV covering EHV cabling and primary design. This will cover the production of bonding/line diagrams, cable rating calculations, induced voltage calculations, short circuit force calculations, thermo-mechanical thrust calculations, pulling tension calculations and production of material specification lists.
You will ideally come from a power engineering background and have good communication skills.
- BEng/BSc in Electrical Engineering
- Working toward CEng status, however not essential
- Ideally working toward TP137 authorisation by National Grid, however not essential
Why this role?
- Opportunity to join one of the top and most experienced Cable Teams in the UK
- Great career progression with BakerHicks
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will have links into the wider network of engineers within the business to learn from
- You will be joining a close-knit established team who are supportive and value new ideas and welcome innovative solutions, you are encouraged to take ownership within projects
- An opportunity to work on all stages of the design from feasibility studies all the way through to providing technical support in the instillation and commissioning phase. You will be part of every stage of the project.
About BakerHicks
We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.
BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.
Benefits
Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:
- Company car or cash allowance
- Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
- Life assurance scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
- Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
- Flexible working
- Family friendly policies
- Employee assistance
- Professional development
BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.
BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.
