At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop engineering solutions for high-voltage substation projects.
- Company: Join a leading firm driving the UK's transition to Net Zero.
- Benefits: Flexible home-based work with occasional travel and competitive pay.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Be part of impactful projects shaping the future of electricity transmission.
- Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in HV transmission projects.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Substation Project Engineer to join a major infrastructure programme supporting the expansion of the UK's electricity transmission network. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile projects that will help deliver the UK's transition to Net Zero through the development of new high-voltage transmission infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Develop engineering solutions for new-build and refurbishment substation projects up to 400kV
- Produce outline scope documents, primary plant layouts, site plans and Single Line Diagrams
- Review contractor and consultant detailed designs
- Witness Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
- Ensure designs comply with engineering standards and Safety by Design principles
- Support construction and commissioning activities
- Evaluate technical tenders and manage specialist engineering consultants
Requirements
- Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
- Experience delivering HV transmission or substation projects
- Strong understanding of Primary Plant Engineering
- Experience producing or reviewing Single Line Diagrams and substation layouts
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations and ESQCR
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration is desirable
If you have experience delivering high-voltage transmission projects and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd like to hear from you.
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