Design Engineer

Overview

Design and specify protection/control systems for high-voltage transmission networks.

Key Responsibilities

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

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

• cdm
• health & safety
• engineering degree
• high voltage
• protection
• automation

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

-Electric Vehicle Schemes – to help you transition to green/clean driving -Holiday Purchase – perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave -Access to Savesmart financial wellbeing support -Healthcare benefit options including Dental Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan and annual Health Assessments -36 days annual leave -Plus, shopping, leisure, restaurant and gym discounts, and unique employee deals on travel insurance and more -Cycle to Work scheme and Public Transport Season Ticket Loans -Life Assurance (4x salary) -Share Schemes -Technology Vouchers – save more and spread the cost of your technology purchases

About Scottishpower

-Balances three core pillars: onshore and offshore wind development, power networks maintenance, and electricity and gas retail. -Iconic projects include East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm, showcasing innovation and ambition in renewable energy. -Networks division manages transmission and distribution systems in central/southern Scotland, North Wales, and Merseyside. -Typical work includes turbine and substation construction, as well as smart-meter rollouts through the MAP business. -Cultural highlight: The ScottishPower Pipe Band, sponsored since the 1990s, has performed internationally alongside royalty and top artists.

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