Senior Hv Design Engineer

Dynamic, respected and growing high voltage (HV) engineering specialists, involved in projects from 11kV - 400kV, require Senior HV Design Engineers with experience designing HV infrastructure (132kV - 400kV), encompassing primary and secondary (control and protection) systems, for a variety of interesting schemes.  These projects include battery storage, substations and renewables.  

Duties:

• Lead team in the design of substation schemes, whilst working with other engineering disciplines (such as civil and structural)
• Carry out feasibility studies and conceptual designs for HV engineering schemes
• Follow this with the preparation of detailed designs, calculations and specifications, ensuring adherence with grid codes, standards and legislation
• Manage the procurement process, covering supplier qualification, contract negotiation and equipment selection
• Mentor and guide graduate and junior engineers, playing a key role in their professional growth and development
• Manage project budgets and resources, making sure project milestones and targets are achieved
• Lead commissioning and coordinate construction activities
• Make sure all project documentation is accurately completed
• Maintain close relationships with end clients and project stakeholders, answering their technical queries and providing project updates

Requirements:

• Strong experience in the design of HV substation projects (132kV - 400kV), covering areas such as primary and control and protection
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Knowledge of grid codes and standards within the transmission and distribution (T&D) industry
• Knowledge of the engineering process from a construction and commissioning standpoint
• Experience in power systems analysis and associated software, such as DigSilent or ETAP
• Excellent leadership, mentoring and communication skills
• Holding chartered status would be beneficial

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HV Substation Design Engineer to join an organisation working on a number of prestigious and technically interesting projects.  With a full order book of work and opportunities to progress, there has never been a better time to join this company.

Apply to Andrew Snelgrove at Deploy.