At a Glance
- Tasks: Engineer control and protection designs for high-voltage electrical substation projects.
- Company: Leading construction company with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive pay of £120ph, remote work, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: 12-month contract with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in the energy sector while working on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in electrical power systems design and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 120 - 120 £ per hour.
Remote – Liverpool, Westhill, Newcastle
Circa £120ph Umbrella
Initially 12-month contract
Certain Advantage is partnering with a leading construction company to recruit an experienced Principal Design Engineer. You will engineer the control and protection designs for electrical substation projects up to a voltage of 400kV.
Key Responsibilities:- Upon contract award, liaise and co-ordinate contract requirements with the Project Manager, customer, external suppliers and other Balfour Beatty Departments at the earliest opportunity.
- Establish the Design content of the work package and the Design resource to achieve the required time scales via the development of detailed engineering design plans.
- Co-ordinate with other departments as necessary to specify and quantify equipment/material to achieve the greatest benefit to the company.
- Report variations in the Contract Scope of Work to the Design Manager/Project Manager, indicate implications, and only proceed with these variations following verbal/written approval from the Project Manager.
- Identify all relevant standards and Customer requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant National/International Standards and legislation, and contract specification.
- Design work to be undertaken with due regard to Health, Safety & Environmental Procedures and production of Designer Risk Assessments, as necessary.
- Examine contract documentation and establish the Company’s scope of work, including termination boundaries.
- Attend and contribute to Design Review/Contract Close-out Meetings.
- Liaising with customers and suppliers.
- UK industry experience.
- Overall design and specification of electrical power systems and associated power system components.
- Calculations to demonstrate the integrity of designs.
- Your experience dealing with customers.
- Your participation in project planning and development.
Are you intrigued? Apply now!
Remote Principal Design Engineer Substations Protection & Control in Northampton employer: Certain Advantage
At Certain Advantage, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our remote roles provide flexibility while ensuring our employees have access to extensive growth opportunities within the engineering sector. Join us in Liverpool, Westhill, or Newcastle, where you can make a meaningful impact on high-profile projects while enjoying competitive pay and comprehensive support for your career development.
