Lead Grid & Primary Design Engineer

Lead Grid & Primary Design Engineer

The successful individual will be a senior level Design Engineer with experience of 33kv to 132kv substation design. Must hold a UK driving licence with willingness to experience some travel, along with the right to live and work in the UK. This position is partremote with likely three days a week working out of the North East office and two days at home.

Our Client

Our client is committed to providing value added power engineering services to Power Networks, Embedded Generation Investors and Carbon Reducing Organisations. Through innovative design, installation, commissioning and maintenance they have a significant pipeline of projects including major private infrastructure network developments, microgrid solutions, gas / hydrogen-based generation and grid support through battery storage schemes. Their clients include DNOs, IDNOs, ICPs, and major public, private and commercial sector organisations.

Overview

Our client now wishes to appoint a Lead Grid & Primary Design Engineer to enable them to fully deliver their schemes and contracts. They seek an innovative, passionate and industry experienced professional to work on multiple projects from initial concept and feasibility through to procurement specification, construction and commissioning. We are looking for a talented professional to join the team, working on critical grid and primary substation projects.

The Role

To manage, and oversee, all aspects of design (from outline to detail) during the project life including, but not limited to, design, planning, approval, construction, commissioning and final handover.

33kV and up to 132kV design and development of Grid and Primary substations

Approve pre-manufacturing drawings and ensure compliance with specifications

Sign off/authorise protection studies and ensure systems are secure and reliable

Sign off/authorise design of block cable diagrams, set files, and key line diagrams

Working closely with the Project Manager, Construction Managers (and Engineers) and Design Team to ensure that all 132/33kV projects achieve the programme objectives of time, cost and quality, at each key milestone stage, and meet requirements of the agreed programme.

To ensure business processes and systems are aligned to obtain maximum performance, and that all projects are managed on appropriate company systems.

Must establish and maintain a flexible and adaptable approach to change, being able to respond rapidly and develop creative solutions.

Responsible for providing accurate information for a range of projects under your control

Develop project designs within agreed dates.

Manage project designs within agreed budgets and programmes.

Willingness to travel and participate in site meetings when necessary

Liaise, manage and approve 3rd party design resource inputs into projects

The Person

Possess an HNC or equivalent in a relevant or related discipline

Hold a full UK driving licence and willing to travel where required

Expertise in primary substation design (11kV to 132 kV including plant specification)

Awareness and understanding of Power Transformer Design and procurement.

Production and sign off of technical specifications for all plant and equipment used on projects

Experienced with electrical engineering design and practices and have good knowledge of the electricity distribution business in a lead role

Experience of CDM regulations relating to utility projects

Experience in planning, design and commissioning of 132kV substation projects and 132kV private customer connections

Competency in specifying, assisting in procurement, and approving pre-manufacturing drawings

Ability to design and draw block cable diagrams, set files, and key line diagrams

Working knowledge and experience of Etap and DigSilent (or similar software), along with AutoCAD

A highly attractive remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate, coupled with career progression, along with challenging variety, security and longevity of work.