Design Engineer - Interfaces (HVDC)

Overview

Manage HVDC design interfaces, coordinate teams, mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• interface management
• design submittals
• interface register
• safety compliance
• stakeholder liaison
• hvdc design

Tasks

-Support the development of interface management awareness across the project, supporting your colleagues in identifying and managing design and quality risks effectively. -Manage the design submittals process using Autodesk Construction Cloud, helping ensure submissions are high-quality, traceable, and delivered on time. -Take ownership of the Design Interface Registers, working closely with contractors to align inputs, resolve design issues early, and keep project data accurate and up to date. -Champion a positive safety culture and support compliance with CDM regulations and SSEN's engineering standards throughout the project lifecycle. -Act as a key link between SSEN teams and external partners, keeping everyone informed with clear updates on interface risks, progress, and next steps. -Manage engineering design interfaces across major HVDC packages, including civils, AC systems, and cables, ensuring smooth collaboration between all parties.

Requirements

• 5-7 yrs
• acc
• communication
• interface management
• engineering degree
• chartered

What You Bring

-Experience supporting or leading elements of multi-disciplinary design coordination, with a good understanding of how design, construction, and programme interdependencies are managed. -Around 5–7 years’ experience in project engineering or design coordination, ideally with exposure to complex, multi-disciplinary projects. -Familiarity in using digital collaboration platforms such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), or similar tools for managing design submissions, interface registers, and structured workflows. -Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into clear language for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. -Proven ability to manage interfaces between teams, contractors, and disciplines, with a track record of identifying interface risks early and implementing appropriate risk mitigation strategies -A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering discipline (preferably electrical, mechanical, or civil). Chartered status or working toward it is desirable.

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About Ssen Transmission

-plays a key role in delivering electricity to millions of people across the UK, powering homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. -specializes in integrating renewable energy, including wind and solar, into the national grid, supporting the UK's transition to net zero. -focuses on maintaining and upgrading high-voltage infrastructure to meet future energy demands and enhance grid resilience. -typical projects include major infrastructure upgrades, large-scale energy transmission systems, and facilitating the connection of renewable power sources. -is at the forefront of using digital technologies and innovation to improve grid efficiency and performance. -notable for its commitment to future-proofing the energy landscape, continues to lead the way in providing smart, sustainable energy solutions.

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-criminality check required before starting work -credit check required before starting work