Principal Engineer - Substation Design

Description

• To manage selected projects, project task/responsibilities as assigned, and/or design processes (or parts of projects) to meet agreed budget, quality, and timeframe targets.
• Prepare and register all relevant documentation and design reports and ensure all documentation is accurate and in compliance with the Arcadis and customer requirements.
• Liaise with Project Manager, BIM Manager and BIM Coordinators assigned to projects.
• Taking personal responsibility for the preparation of detailed engineering documentation and leading the engineering effort for project providing technical and performance oversight for team members.
• To deliver fully documented designs to meet Client objectives and Arcadis quality system requirements.
• Conduct internal review and quality checks of engineering drawings and design calculations to ensure compliance with the project's requirements.
• Preparing and reviewing engineering deliverables including complex reports, proposals, presentations, and drawing packages with the UK ET Team.
• Prepare document and drawing package for the appropriate project design submission stage complying with codes and standards and delivering the design with high quality.
• Actively continue to develop technical knowledge and new emerging technology through regular CPD training.
• Leading interdisciplinary coordination as required for the project.
• Leading technical issue resolution processes.
• Develop skills and knowledge base of more junior engineers assigned on projects.
• Apply engineering knowledge, techniques and tools complying with international design standards and UK Codes and Standards relevant to the assigned project.
• To develop technical competency of direct reports / junior team members and ensure application of relevant international / UK standards and engineering knowledge in various projects.

Requirements

• Have knowledge of drafting and BIM, how to define BIM outcomes, BIM processes, how to coordinate a BIM project within the 3D environment and how to apply design to the models they produce.
• Understanding scope and change in scope when it arises.
• Graduate in Bachelor of Technology/ Science in Electrical Engineering from recognized University.
• The ability to develop cable thermal rating design using CYMCAP and AMTECH for LV systems design.
• Experience in the production of CAD documentation to UK Standards and other international design standards.
• At least 14 years’ experience in substation primary design, preferably in a consulting environment.
• The ability to develop maintenance strategies and procedures, commissioning plans and documentation.
• Professional registration with any leading engineering body such as IET UK is preferred.
• Ability to lead, and provide technical solutions to problems with good influencing, motivating and delegating skills.
• Excellent mathematical skills applied in engineering calculations.
• At least 2 years’ experience in design & drafting electrical infrastructure in UK, general familiarity with the electricity supply industry, electricity transmission and distribution practices.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in processes from concept stage to construction and as-built drawings will also be beneficial.
• Organizational skills and proactive approach in project management.
• HV transmission and distribution substations primary electrical design, layout design, specification of plant, coordination of civil design, earthing system analysis and design.
• Consulting experience in power projects in UK is preferred.
• The ability to develop complex earthing and induction models in CDEGS earthing system software.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance