Senior HV Design Engineer in London

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day. For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs.

With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland, we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

SYSTRA is an international engineering and consulting group specialising in rail (passenger and freight), public transport and the Built Environment. We work with our clients to find innovative solutions to complex issues concerning the location and movement of people, goods and services and the environment in which we live, work and relax. We innovate to meet our clients’ needs, prepare mass transit for tomorrow, and propose ever more resilient solutions for the built environment.

Infrastructure engineering has to adopt new technology, cater for new habits and satisfy new demands. To go beyond, SYSTRA commits to put people at the heart of design and improve infrastructure efficiency. We are dedicated to delivering excellence to our clients through our entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm whilst promoting a culture of listening, teamwork and employee empowerment.

With ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting time to join SYSTRA Ltd as we continue to develop and raise our profile in the UK. We currently have an opportunity for an experienced HV Design Engineer to join our engineering team. This position within our MEP engineering team will suit a committed and ambitious engineer who can demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills combined with commercial awareness and the ability to play their part in a dynamic high-performance team.

Missions/Main Duties

We are currently seeking a Principal/Senior HV Design Engineer in our Energy Team. Ideally you will have experience of UK HV design experience working with 132 / 400kV systems. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of projects, across various technical disciplines with clients UK wide. These projects can include Data Centres, HVDC, interconnectors, windfarms, substations, BESS, geotechnical solutions, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, reconnections schemes, etc.

• Developing HV systems, concept/detailed design and design review, estimation, site supervision and support as required.
• Provide technical support to the team on all aspects of HV system engineering and design.
• Prepare plant and equipment technical specification, power and cable route specifications, tender specifications, technical and progress reports.
• Fully conversant with NGET, NETS, RES & BS7671:+A2:+A3.
• Ensuring correct and accurate interface with other engineering functions involved in the projects, attend, and conduct internal and external meetings with colleagues, clients, and subcontractors.
• Perform technical calculations including TMF, EMF and EMC calculations, good understanding of sheath induced voltage calculations etc.
• Perform design reviews, verification of design.
• Ensuring all project designs are compliant with CDM regulations, relevant legislation and company procedures.
• Assist with temporary works design schemes.
• Maintain good working relations with client/designer/Team, together with our supply chain.
• Ensure that the drawings and specification documents contain sufficient, accurate information for construction of the works. Formally request any missing information in sufficient time to allow the programme to proceed without delay.
• Ensure that inspection and test plans are completed as required by the PMP/Specification, including a check of dimension accuracy and quality.

Profile / Skills

• Essential Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
• HV design experience.
• Previous experience with consultancy, contractor or utility in the energy sector is desirable.
• CEng status with current membership of IET or CIBSE.