AddressGE Grid Solutions, Grid Systems Integration (GSI) are looking for a Tendering (ITO) Primary Design Engineer (Layout Engineer) to prepare our High Voltage AC and DC substation tenders (bids/opportunities).
The candidate will be based in our Stafford office 2 days per week and will manage all aspects of the Primary Engineering Works on tenders, including but not limited to: preparation of 3D and 2D AUTOCAD / Revit layout designs from Employers Requirements, bill of materials, technical commentary, Programme, risk assessment, liaising with design consultants and civil contractors, supporting the sourcing team.
Grid Solutions, a GE Renewable Energy business, serves customers globally with over 13,000 employees. We provide power utilities and industries worldwide with equipment, systems and services to bring power reliably and efficiently from the point of generation to end power consumers. Grid Solutions is focused on addressing the challenges of the energy transition by enabling the safe and reliable connection of renewable and distributed energy resources to the grid. We electrify the world with advanced grid technologies and accelerate the energy transition.
The Role
The candidate will join the North Europe tendering team and have the opportunity to work with our diverse team of designers, engineers, and bid managers in preparing bids for High Voltage AC & DC substations and Offshore windfarms, battery energy storage and green hydrogen production opportunities to support the Green Energy Transition.
The role requires a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with a good knowledge of the tendering bid process and possess a deep understanding of High Voltage AC & DC substations layout design and high voltage switchgear and plant.
Details:
- Design optimised AIS / GIS substation and building layouts ensuring compliance to customer requirements while adhering to the process and business strategy.
- Review electrical and mechanical clearances in layouts from a safety, maintenance, and installation aspect.
- Responsible for ensuring all necessary design reviews including CDM / HAZID’s are carried out for layout solutions.
- Presenting engineering options to internal stake holders and customers
- Manage CAD drafting subcontractors’ workloads, schedules, and monitor quality.
- Work closely and co-ordinate with customers, application engineers, contract engineers, and bid managers.
- Attend site to conduct surveys,
- Participate in meetings and discuss engineering solutions.
- Review Employers Requirements (works instructions and equipment specifications) and develop clause by clause analysis to support future project systems engineering.
- Support the development of tender plans, engineering estimates and prepare and bills of materials.
- Checking supplier equipment general arrangement drawings ensuring compliance to customer specifications.
- Provide technical clarification to customers, subcontractors, and suppliers to aid efficient delivery of tenders.
- Generate M&E site installation packs, drawings, and 3D model packs for costing purposes.
- Work in accordance with national, international standards, processes and Health and Safety standards.
- Provide engineering support to GE sales and after sales teams.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proficient with Autodesk CAD tools AutoCAD, Revit & Navisworks and Microsoft Office suite.
- In-depth design experience within the Electricity Transmission and Distribution industry.
- Keen aptitude towards technical analysis and problem solving.
- Good knowledge and understanding of layout and primary equipment for substation projects.
- Determined work ethic with an emphasis on taking the initiative, responsibility, and ownership.
- Knowledge of High Voltage DC design desirable, but not essential.
- Fluent oral and written English.
Become part of a winning team and help to deliver the Green Energy transition
The North Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) team delivers a wide range of turnkey high voltage AC and DC transmission projects to its Customers in the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.
About GE Grid Solutions:
At GE Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral. In Grid Solutions we help enable the transition for a greener more reliable Grid. GE Grid Solutions has the most advanced and comprehensive product and solutions portfolio within the energy sector.
Why we come to work:
At GE Renewable Energy, our engineers are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.
What we offer:
Working in an international team which is part of global Engineering HVDC Centre of Excellence within Grid Integration based in Stafford and Berlin.
A key role in a dynamic, international working environment with a large degree of flexibility of work agreements
Competitive benefits, and great development opportunities
