Electrical Engineer

Our client is a market leading engineering and construction organisation with a brilliant reputation. With continued projects landing int he utiliities, renewables and transportation markets, our client is seeking to hire an experienced Electrical Engineer with HV experience. The Role: To be the technical lead on HV projects; providing engineering solutions for all aspects of grid connection and customer side installations, from conception through detailed design to construction, energisation and handover. The role includes directly undertaking and/or managing sub-consultants performing the following: * Preparing primary substation design layouts * Busbar system calculations, thermal & mechanical loading * Secondary design including preparation of control & protection schematics * Auxiliary AC & DC system sizing and specification * Protection coordination studies * Lightning protection, protective shielding, earthing design * Witness of factory & site acceptance testing * Interface engineering with TSO/DSO * Specification and procurement of major items of electrical plant * Design review of work undertaken by other engineers on the team The role will also include: * Engineering elements are delivered on time and within budget * Ensuring health and safety considerations and regulations are considered and incorporated at all stages * The mentoring and development of more junior staff Qualifications, Skills, and Experience: * A primary degree in Electrical Engineering is not a pre-requisite but is desirable. * 3 years similar experience is desirable. * Previous experience with MV/HV design, HV substation and underground cable design is desirable. * Previous experience with grid connections / renewable energy / airfield works is an advantage. * Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office packages, including diagnostic skills, and familiarity with Auto-CAD and ePlan P8 or similar is preferred Job Type: Permanent. Salary: £37900 - £54700/annum.

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