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Sse Contracting

Infrastructure Solutions - HV Designer

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Sse Contracting
Provides electrical and mechanical contracting services, specializing in energy, infrastructure, and utilities.
Design high-voltage electrical systems and networks up to 33kV.
6d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Slough, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Consulting
Engineering
Technical Services
Design
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
No specialisms available
Role
What you would be doing
hv design
cable design
site surveys
calculations
plant design
design approval
  • Producing preliminary and some detailed engineering designs from LV to 33Kv.
  • Leading on the management of the customer through the design process.
  • Designing high voltage systems, including substations, transmission lines, and distribution networks.
  • Specifying technical, or major procurement item quotations.
  • Liaising with and supporting the Operational teams on technical and planning matters to ensure smooth project delivery.
  • Assisting and mentoring junior team members in their progress and development if needed.
  • Collaborating closely with engineers and stakeholders to integrate HV systems into larger projects.
  • Carry out site surveys for new and existing installations and provide survey reports to the wider team.
  • Cable design, cable route feasibility surveys.
  • Performing risk assessments and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
  • Conducting detailed calculations and simulations to optimize system performance including project cost estimates and reports.
  • Providing design work for primary plant including transformers, GIS and AIS switchgear including earthing studies, short-circuit forces calculation, cable rating calculations and short-circuit currents.
  • Managing the design process with DNO/IDNO and ICP to gain design approval.
What you bring
scada
autocad
degree
nec
ieee
teamwork
  • Experience in managing Scada designs.
  • Ability to communicate concepts and solutions to non-technical end clients.
  • Experience in producing technical outline design documents to support the preconstruction phases of projects.
  • Familiarity with relevant codes and standards, such as NEC and IEEE.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team, with good communication skills and a collaborative ethic.
  • Solid organisational awareness and ability.
  • Possess a Degree/HND level qualification in a relevant Engineering subject or have equivalent work experience.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Design Experience up to 132kV
  • A sound understanding of distribution networks and key differences in approach to ICP/DNO/IDNO and privately owned HV infrastructure.
  • Experienced in using AutoCAD software and modeling software such as Amtech/DIALux and Digisilent or equivalent software.
  • Electrical Distribution Design experience from LV, up to 33Kv.
Benefits
Information not given or found
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
  • Founded as a leading player in the electrical contracting sector, now expanded into a broad range of mechanical services.
  • Focused on delivering large-scale infrastructure and utilities projects across the UK.
  • Specializes in energy-efficient solutions, with a strong portfolio in both public and private sector work.
  • Known for high-profile projects in the transport, commercial, and infrastructure sectors.
  • Pioneers in integrating sustainable technologies and solutions in the contracting space.
  • A trusted partner for complex utility, infrastructure, and energy-based projects.
  • Works with a variety of clients, from government agencies to major industrial enterprises, delivering reliability and expertise.
Culture + Values
  • Doing the right thing guides good business ethics
  • Ethical business behavior in areas such as human rights, modern slavery, data, and cyber security
  • Embedding values, attitudes, and behaviors that support an ethical business culture
Environment + Sustainability
72.5% Emissions Cut
Scope 1 & 2 Reduction Target
Aims to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 emissions by 72.5% by 2030 from a 2017/18 baseline.
80% Carbon Intensity Reduction
Scope 1 Emissions Target
Aims to reduce carbon intensity of scope 1 emissions by 80% by 2030 from 2017/18 levels.
50% Supplier Spend Target
Science-Based Targets
Targets 50% of supplier spend to set science-based targets by 2024.
£3 Billion Credit Facility
Net-Zero Plan Support
Secured sustainability-linked revolving credit facilities to support a five-year net-zero plan.
  • Net‑Zero for scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2040, and scope 3 by 2050
  • Grow renewable generation capacity to 9 GW by 2027 and over 16 GW by 2032 via Net Zero Acceleration Programme
  • Achieve net‑zero scope 1 & 2 emissions in SSE Renewables by 2035, and scope 3 by 2050
  • Reduce carbon intensity of scope 1 & 2 emissions by 66% by 2030 (tCO2e/MWh for SSE Renewables)
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No publicly available data or clear strategic goals reported on DEI or gender statistics
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