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Senior Secondary Systems Designer

Mott Macdonald

The Role

Overview

Design detailed electrical secondary systems for medium voltage substations.

Key Responsibilities

  • diagram creation
  • drawing management
  • cable layouts
  • spec documentation
  • peer review
  • compliance

Tasks

-Follow quality control procedures to maintain high drafting standards -Create interface circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, block diagrams, and room layouts -Maintain and organize drawing sets, revisions, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle -Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for consistency in designs and details -Incorporate design feedback and revisions from engineers to finalize drawings -Prepare and review technical specifications and documentation for substation secondary systems -Develop layouts and details for cable trenches, duct banks, and equipment foundations -Conduct self-checks and peer reviews of drawings to ensure accuracy and completeness -Generate reports and maintain logs for design progress and drawing submissions -Prepare detailed electrical drawings for substation secondary systems, including protection, control, and communication systems -Work closely with primary design engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive secondary system designs -Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry standards, regulations, and company policies

Requirements

  • autocad
  • detail-oriented
  • diploma
  • medium voltage
  • communication
  • teamwork

What You Bring

-Strong attention to detail and accuracy -Diploma or Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Drafting, or a related field -Knowledge of medium voltage systems and substation design -Proficiency in AutoCAD and other drafting software -Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

-Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. -Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. -As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. -Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. -A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. -We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. -Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. -A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. -Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. -Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing. -A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. -Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. -Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. -Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. -Primary annual professional institution subscription. -Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. -Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service. -Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.

The Company

About Mott Macdonald

-Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision. -Design of major infrastructure and transport systems. -Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. -History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.

Sector Specialisms

Engineering

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Building structures

Dams and reservoirs

Geotechnics

Industrialized design and construction

Transportation

Energy

Water

Buildings

Infrastructure

Systems engineering and assurance

Container terminal sector

Marine

Utilities

Heavy Civil

Commercial

Residential

Government

Visa Sponsorship

-mott macdonald does not offer skilled worker visa sponsorship. -candidates eligible for alternative uk immigration routes without sponsorship are welcome to apply.