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Principle Design Engineer Substation Layout Design - Durham

You will be a part of the Specialist Power Systems team and reporting to the Head of Power Systems and the EHV team lead. The role includes assisting in the development of the Groups capabilities in the field of HV/EHV Engineering along with taking a senior role in project work, focusing on production and client liaison and mentoring and coaching junior members of the team.Role

Design of HV and EHV distribution Networks and Substations in compliance with relevant BS, IEC and customer specified standards.

Liaison with other members of the design Team and Clients Engineers. Technical management of junior engineers and CAD draught persons. Design based on 33kV to 400kV AIS and GIS switchgear systems. Design based on 11kV to 33kV Metal clad switchgear systems. Conceptual design on transmission substations. Design of substation layouts and cross sections. Calculation of loading and short circuit values of primary plant. Accountable for approving primary engineering design on own projects as

well as other team members. Attend technical meetings with the Client to ensure Client satisfaction. Development and training of Junior Engineers.

Candidate

Previous management experience leading a substation design team would be beneficial

Previous experience working on detailed Primary substation design (132KV-400KV) including layout design, GIS switchgear systems and conceptual transmission substation design.

HNC / HND / Degree Qualified in Electrical Engineering with experience in the Electricity Transmission and Distribution industry.

Good communication and organisation skills. Innovative mindset. Team worker.  Self development. Balanced commercial approach.  Accountability. Building client relationships

Location Salary - Negotiable upon Experience, Inc benefitsSector Energy - Power Supply/GenerationJob Type- PermanentReference - EN 462

Contact no: +44(0)845 1800 678E-mail:info@jisaac-recruit.co.uk