Substation Design Engineer - HV - Loughborough, Leicestershire
- Renewables
Role: Substation Design Engineer
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire (Hybrid)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Job Description:
We are currently in partnership with an HV company seeking a talented and experienced Substation Design Engineer to join their team. You will be responsible for designing and engineering electrical systems for high-voltage substations for various energy connections. Your expertise will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our electrical infrastructure projects. This is an exciting role to join a growing company as they push heavily into the electrical side of the HV market.
Key Responsibilities:
- Comprehensive Design: Develop intricate electrical designs encompassing layout drawings, single-line diagrams, and schematics for substation projects.
- Equipment Expertise: Specify and meticulously select electrical equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and relays, ensuring optimal performance.
- Cable and Conduit Mastery: Design cable routes, determine sizes and types, and create conduit systems for wiring, ensuring seamless electrical connectivity.
- Grounding and Safety: Implement robust grounding and lightning protection systems to fortify the safety and integrity of substation designs.
- Regulatory Compliance: Assure that all designs align with industry standards, codes, and regulations, upholding the highest safety and quality standards.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a related field (masters degree preferred).
- 5 - 10 years of hands-on experience in substation electrical design.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP, or other relevant design software.
- Strong command of electrical engineering principles and substation design standards.
- Familiarity with protection and control schemes.
- Exceptional communication and teamwork skills.
Additional Skills (Preferred):
- Experience with substation automation and communication systems.
- Proficiency in power system analysis software.
- Familiarity with project management principles.
- Knowledge of green energy and sustainability concepts in substation design.
For more information or to submit your application, please email hugo.lepp@mde-group.com
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