Lead Substations Plant Engineer (m/f/d)- Transmission & Distribution

Overview

Lead HV/EHV substation design, manage projects, mentor staff, and coordinate client interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• primary design
• substation design
• hv design
• design coordination
• team training
• client liaison

Tasks

-Development and training of junior engineers. -Liaison with other members of the T&D design team, power systems team and client engineers. -Accountable for compliant and coordinated primary engineering design on own projects as well as for other team members. Attend technical meetings with the client to ensure client satisfaction. -Responsibility for coordination of design of substation and/or OH/cable design from concept to detailed design as per client requirements. -Lead role for Primary Design of HV and EHV Substations in compliance with relevant BS, IEC, and customer-specified standards. -Technical management of junior engineers and CAD draught professionals.

Requirements

• electrical degree
• ng authorised
• utility experience
• chartered engineer
• design management
• hv substations

What You Bring

-HNC / HND / Degree Qualified in Electrical Engineering with experience in the UK Electricity Transmission and Distribution industry. Ideally NG authorised. -Experience of working and/or authorisation with major UK utilities such as NG or DNO companies. Possess a proficient understanding of the electricity industry & regulatory standards, policies, and their application to the role. -An ability and willingness to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-locational team environment in collaboration with our clients. -Membership of the IET, Chartered Status, or working towards Chartered Engineer status. -A good understanding of electrical plant, transformer, protection, relays, and control principles and construction disciplines and current ENA, BS, and IEC electrotechnical engineering standards, to ensure full application and compliance requirements can be achieved. -Multidisciplinary design management and client management -Multi-disciplinary design management experience. -Strong electrical knowledge and experience in the equipment design, specification, layout, and detailed engineering of extra and high voltage substations electrical equipment and product range.

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Benefits

-Private medical cover and life assurance. -Flexible work environment. -27 days annual leave plus bank holidays. -Matched pension contributions.

About Ramboll

-Evolved from a Nordic firm into a multinational player with offices in over 35 countries. -Renowned for landmark infrastructure: Öresund Bridge, Great Belt Bridge, Copenhagen Opera House, Tate Modern extension. -Offers multidisciplinary services spanning structural design, geotechnical, HVAC, traffic, environmental and digital engineering. -Typical projects include urban transport systems, cultural icons, energy plants, water infrastructure and environmental assessments. -Unusual engagements: projects in Antarctica and immersive tunnels like Fehmarn Belt. -Owned by an independent foundation, enabling long-term investment in innovation and reinvestment into the firm.

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