Job Description
As a Substation Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality substation primary plant and cable design projects on time and within budget. The role is home based with occasional travel to other offices and client sites across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver detailed substation plant designs including layouts, plant specifications, design calculations, cable designs and cable route feasibility surveys.
* Seek out innovative solutions to technical problems in substation design.
* Provide expert advice and design work for primary plant including transformers, GIS and AIS switchgear, cables and all substation equipment from 11 kV up to 400 kV.
* Possess sound analytical and numeracy skills including short-circuit force calculations, cable rating calculations, short-circuit current calculations and lightning protection calculations.
* Have a solid understanding of the interface requirements of the civil/structural and OHL aspects of HV substations.
Requirements
* HND (or equivalent) in Engineering or a Degree (desired). Relevant experience is preferred.
* Proficiency in CAD software.
* Knowledge of substation design principles and practices.
* Full UK driving licence.