Principal Engineer – Transformers

Overview

Lead technical authority for design, specs, testing and standards of transmission transformers.

Key Responsibilities

• specification writing
• design review
• transformer testing
• technical audits
• supplier approval
• industry representation

Tasks

-Represent SSEN Transmission at industry body events such as ENA, IEC or CIGRE working groups and attend conferences to support engineering development and feedback best practice to our business. -Provide technical consultancy services across the SSEN Transmission business, encouraging the development of staff and have a willingness to share your specialist expert knowledge. -Write, maintain and own technical specifications and guidance notes required for all electrical wound plant, e.g. grid transformers, super-grid transformers, HVDC converter transformers, shunt/series reactors and earthing/auxiliary transformers used on the Transmission network and review existing specifications and update them based on lessons learnt from projects and to include development of technology. -Provide Subject Matter Expert input to design reviews carried out by the Design Authority and provide specialist input where required and verify project proposals are fit for purpose and identify any scope changes required. -Witness testing of transformers in manufacturer's facilities and carry out technical audits of manufacturing facilities. -As part of the Technical Authority, review test plans to ensure that all technology and equipment selected is adequately tested, proven, validated and review proposed suppliers to confirm their suitability and approve for use on the transmission network.

Requirements

• electrical engineering
• chartered
• standards
• testing
• transformers
• problem solving

What You Bring

-A detailed knowledge and understanding of a range of National Grid, British and European Standards alongside the capability and experience in writing technical specifications, guidance notes and work instructions for wound plant as well as testing of wound plant. -Experience in manufacturing and testing of transmission voltage wound plant and equipment would also be advantageous. -A degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline and Chartered Engineer status with a relevant institution or working towards chartered status. -The ability and experience to technically assess issues and/or problems and critically assess a range of technical solutions and an in depth understanding of the technical requirements for design, planning, installation, operation and maintenance of wound plant. -Demonstrable experience on an expert level in the design, specification and application of transmission voltage wound plant, e.g. grid transformers, super-grid transformers, HVDC converter transformers, shunt/series reactors and earthing/auxiliary transformers.

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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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