Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Overview

Electrical design engineer for renewable and green hydrogen projects

Key Responsibilities

• electrical design
• equipment sizing
• grid interface
• construction support
• project management
• technical review

Tasks

The candidate will on occasionally be required to support the wider team with technical and non-technical aspects of the business, including, business development, report and proposal writing and resource monitoring/assessment. The Senior Electrical Design Engineer will work on all facets relating to the electrical engineering works of green hydrogen and renewable energy projects, through all phases of development from project feasibility, procurement, detailed design, construction, and the completion of testing/commissioning. They will also work with engineering professionals and project managers to provide technical electrical engineering support as an Owner’s Engineer. They will apply engineering knowledge and professional judgement acquired through experience to fulfil this role, in accordance with codes, standards, and best practice. Direct experience relating to project construction is considered an asset. They will also work with engineers, draftsmen, and designers to review various scopes such as engineering work packages, grid applications, and power system studies. There will be a specific focus on the electrical design elements of the growing number of green hydrogen projects currently under way within the business. -Act as an electrical engineering resource for all areas of green hydrogen and renewable project development. -Undertake design work and design reviews on all types of renewable generator and green hydrogen projects -Manage and/or lead meetings between internal professionals, owners, contractors, external consultants, and utilities. -Carry out active problem solving with various project stakeholders (Clients, Network Operators, technology suppliers’, contractors) to manage and mitigate renewable projects’ electrical elements. -Verification and review of consultant/contractor deliverables to ensure compliance with project standards, regulatory requirements, and safety codes. -Attend networking events, client meetings and support business growth opportunities as required. -Act as the Senior Electrical Design Engineer for engineering work packages, inclusive of Electrical equipment sizing (e.g. transformers, switchgear, cables, busbars, protection devices), SLDs, cabling layouts and schedules, earthing/bonding design, and protection coordination/setting. -Interface design with utility/grid connections, process equipment packages (compressors, pumps, electrolysers), and balance-of-plant systems. -Conduct and/or oversee construction phase services, inclusive of responding to RFI’s, issuing site instructions, reviewing CAD drawings, and completing site assessments -Prepare electrical engineering proposals in response to developer and utility requests for proposals. -Manage and/or oversee multiple projects, inclusive of electrical scope, budget, schedule, and resourcing. -Mentor junior engineers, designers / drafters, professionals. -Earthing and bonding system design – including grid/rod sizing, step and touch voltage studies, , lightning protection, and compliance with IEC/BS standards. -Support internal reporting and project tracking efforts. -Prepare and review of electrical scopes of work and specifications for tendering. -Conduct technical reviews of electrical engineering deliverables provided by internal and external parties. -Electrical equipment sizing calculations – including transformers, switchgear, cables, busbars, protection devices, UPS systems, earthing, and standby generation. -Provide electrical input (reviewing and approving) and managing Balance of Plant Contractors, ICP and Suppliers, including associated Agreements and Contracts.

Requirements

• etap/pscad
• chartered engineer
• beng
• 5+ years
• 132kv
• grid code

What You Bring

Green Cat Renewables requires a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join the Engineering Team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. -Experience in taking leadership for the design of some or all of the items below; -Strong understanding of all phases of project development, specifically of construction of energy generation and/or industrial sites. -Capable of innovative solutions and approaches and is open-minded to alternative solutions -Experience with software-based modelling and simulation in some or all of: ETAP/PSCAD/PSSE/DigSILENT/CDEGS -Experience of process safety and risk reviews; including HAZOP, HAZID, SIL studies, and electrical safety assessments -Experience with Transmission & Distribution utility engineering or similar experience -Experience of designing electrical power systems at 132kV voltage level and above. -Experience in other industries is also welcomed, provided the candidate can demonstrate skills transferrable to the electrical design of a green hydrogen facility, including HV/LV distribution, protection, earthing, cabling, and integration with process equipment. -Knowledge of electrical building design /code -Experience of ATEX requirements for industrial process environments and implications to detailed electrical design -Experience in power generation, grid connection, and grid connection processes -Ability to evaluate suppliers’ bids and contractors’ proposals technically and commercially. -Single-line diagrams, interconnection wiring, and schematic diagrams for LV and HV distribution systems, motor control centres (MCCs), protection and control systems, and integration with process plant equipment. -Demonstrated technical leadership in detailed electrical design of LV distribution and HV power systems (up to 33kV) within relevant industry. -Knowledge of the UK Grid Code and ENA G-99/G-100 engineering requirements -Chartered Electrical Engineer status -5+ years’ experience in a technical electrical design role within industries such as renewable energy, power generation, oil & gas and chemical processing. -Minimum BEng or equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering.

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Benefits

-Competitive salary -Private Medical Healthcare -Cycle to work scheme -25 Days annual leave and 8 flexible bank holidays -On-site parking with EV charging points available to staff (Edinburgh) -Professional development opportunities and support -Company social events and team building days -Professional fees paid for by the company

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