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Mott Macdonald

Secondary Design Interface Engineer

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Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Coordinating secondary system designs in HV electrical substations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and optimizing the design process.
14d ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
17,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Construction services
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Sector Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Bridges
Building services
Building structures
Dams and reservoirs
Geotechnics
Industrialized design and construction
Role
What you would be doing
design coordination
technical specs
project management
compliance standards
risk assessment
stakeholder engagement
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
  • Innovation and Improvement: Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement in design processes and technologies.
  • Compliance and Standards: Ensure all designs comply with relevant industry and client standards, regulations, and company policies mainly in UK.
  • Design Coordination: Collaborate with primary design engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive secondary system designs.
  • Project Management: Manage design scope secondary design, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
  • Technical Specifications: Prepare and review technical specifications, drawings, and documentation for substation secondary systems, including protection, control, and communication systems.
  • Calculations: Calculate battery sizes, voltage drop and cable sizing.
  • Drawings Preparation: Prepare interface circuit diagrams, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, block diagrams, and room layouts.
  • Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies to address potential design and implementation challenges.
What you bring
scada systems
project management
verbal & written
hv equipment
problem-solving
secondary system design
  • SCADA Systems: Knowledge of SCADA systems and I/O interface.
  • Project Management: Strong project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly.
  • Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
  • HV Equipment Familiarity: HV plant equipment at 132kV, 275kV, and 400kV for AIS & GIS substations.
  • Site Visits: Willingness to travel for site visits and site surveys, primarily within the
  • Technical Skills: Very good knowledge of protection and control systems, and familiarity with industry standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE). NGTS would be an advantage.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience: Good level of experience in secondary system design within the HV power industry.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on practical and innovative solutions.
Benefits
  • Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
  • Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
  • We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
  • A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
  • Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
  • A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
  • 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.
  • As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
  • Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
  • Primary annual professional institution subscription.
  • Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
  • Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
  • Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
  • Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
  • Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
  • mott macdonald ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the skilled worker visa route in the uk.
Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1989 Founded
Company Establishment
The company was established in 1989, marking the beginning of its journey in global engineering and consulting.
150+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries, showcasing its extensive reach and international influence.
  • 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.
Culture + Values
  • We are one global team.
  • We strive to make a positive difference.
  • We value people and their contributions.
  • We act with integrity and respect.
  • We are committed to innovation and excellence.
  • We take responsibility for our actions.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero by 2050
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions globally.
30%
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Targets a 30% reduction in operational carbon emissions globally.
  • Committed to reducing carbon emissions globally.
  • Aims to embed sustainability throughout its operations.
  • Committed to contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Inclusion & Diversity
50:50 by 2025
Gender Balance Target
Strives to achieve equal representation of men and women across all levels of the organization by 2025.
  • Focuses on increasing the number of women in leadership roles.
  • Tracks and publishes gender diversity data for its global workforce.
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