Design Engineer

Overview

Design protection & control systems for high‑voltage transmission networks.

Key Responsibilities

• engineering docs
• protection design
• system design
• tender review
• technical support
• compliance

Tasks

-Produce engineering documentation following quality processes to meet deliverables for PQPs and BETTA. -Perform all duties with a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environment compliance and continuous improvement and liaise across multi-disciplinary engineering teams to provide end to end integrated solutions. -Define protection and control and ancillary apparatus requirements for input to System Construction Authorisation (SCA), Project Technical Specifications and BETTA documentation and advise on construction and outage programmes where required in relation to Control & Protection. -Maintain an awareness of technological advances and industry best practices. -Prepare basic and detailed engineering specifications and designs for Networks and Plant Protection Systems, Network Automation and Substation Control Systems, Telecommunication Networks and Metering. -Provide technical assessment of tender submissions, preparation/review of Control & Protection design drawings and specifications. -Ensure Networks and Plant Protection Systems, Network Automation and Substation ControlSystems and Telecommunication Networks are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements. -Provide technical support to the Project team on matters concerning the design, construction and operation of control and protection systems and lead the technical resolution of site/ construction.

Requirements

• engineering degree
• cdm
• health safety
• protection
• automation
• communication

What You Bring

-Ability to apply CDM and Health & Safety best practice in a design environment. -Degree in an Engineering discipline with relevant experience. -Having the ability to investigate and understand technical characteristics of substation plant and associated equipment. -Demonstratable knowledge in one or more of the following areas at voltages from 33kV to 400kV: Protection, Substation & Network Control, Automation, Telecommunications and/or Metering. -Proven experience electrical infrastructure projects. -An understanding in terms of the plant and equipment deployed for transmission networks and how it is operated/maintained. -Good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses.

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Benefits

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About Scottish Power

-Operates in electricity generation, transmission, and distribution and specialises in renewable energy, particularly onshore and offshore wind farms, and manages the transmission and distribution networks in South and Central Scotland, as well as parts of North Wales and North West England. -Provides electricity and gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the UK, offering services such as smart metering, energy efficiency advice, and home services like boiler care and maintenance. -Has three main divisions: Energy Networks, Renewables, and Energy Retail and Wholesale.

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