Senior Engineer - Substation Primary Design HV

National

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BakerHicks
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76834
Vacancy title
Senior Engineer - Substation Primary Design HV
Function(s)
Design, Engineering
Contract type
Full time permanent
Region
National
Location(s)
London, Warwick, Manchester, Derby, Motherwell
Description

Baker Hicks have grown rapidly in the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last ten years and have been successful in winning a number of major projects within the UK. As the demand to deliver exceptional engineering design from our clients continues to grow, an opportunity has arisen for a Senior Substation Primary Design Engineer.

This role will be reporting to the Discipline Lead – HV and will be responsible ensuring the quality and consistency of the teams output in the production and control of drawings and technical documents.

You will manage the production of project deliverables through a robust checking process as well as support the CAD technicians with the development of drawings and support the actual delivery of the outputs.

You will also work with the Power Sector Director to assist during the bid process in order to secure further work.

 

About You

You will have demonstrable design experience on transmission networks. You will be enthusiastic and able to operate in a diverse team and work without full time supervision. 

  • You will have experience in HV Substation design
  • You will have have National Grid or Scottish & Southern Electricity experience
  • Must have experience in Dynamic force calcs (rigid and flexible busbar calcs)
  • Experience in developing single line diagrams, plans and elevations for a sub station and developing equipment specifications
  • Able to fulfilling CDM obligations (regulations, risk assessments etc)

 

Why this role?

  • You will form part of a team that is a trusted partner for some of the UK's key clients, delivering detailed and complex turnkey designs
  • You will work on flagship, high-profile projects - some of the most exciting in the UK with the ability to see your projects come to life through the full design lifecycle
  • You will be joining a diverse, established team with a varied background of skills and expertise, who value new ideas and welcome innovative solutions. You are encouraged to take ownership and have freedom in decision-making
  • Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team you will have links into the wider network of engineers within the business to learn and grow

 

Have a look at some recent projects;

Barking Substation:

Barking 132kV GIS Substation Construction Animation (youtube.com)

IFA2 Converter Station:

Interconnexion France-Angleterre 2 (IFA2) (youtube.com)

Templeborough Substation:

Templeborough Substation (youtube.com)

 


About BakerHicks

We’ve been innovating in design, engineering and project delivery since 1957 and operate from 14 locations for a truly European reach. For more about our company story, see: About | BakerHicks.

BakerHicks. A Morgan Sindall Group company.

 

Benefits

Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:

  • Company car or cash allowance
  • Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
  • Life assurance scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
  • Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
  • Flexible working
  • Family friendly policies
  • Employee assistance
  • Professional development

 

BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.  

BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.

 

To read more, download the full JD below

 


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