This role is with Northern Powergrid. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — speak with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
£53,711 – £73,451
Job Summary
Recruitment Business Partner | Specialising in Resourcing, Talent Acquisition, and Recruitment Strategy at Northern Powergrid. We are seeking a Substation Design Engineer to join our Major Projects team and help shape electrical infrastructure projects from feasibility through construction.
If you have experience in CAD design for substations from 11kV to 132kV, this is your chance to contribute to projects that keep the power flowing to homes and businesses.
Northern Powergrid serves 3.9 million homes and businesses. We work as one team to solve challenges and deliver real results in the energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
* The design of electrical distribution substations from 11kV up to 132kV
* Design of substations across the full project life cycle, from feasibility studies to detailed construction designs
* Act as the Designer under CDM regulations and produce a designer’s risk assessment for each project
* Visit substations to establish the existing site layout, produce as-built drawings, assess requirements, and produce detailed design drawings for all aspects from 11kV switch rooms up to 132kV compound layouts
* Engineering knowledge of substation design and construction
* Knowledge of standards associated with EHV substation design up to 132kV
* Knowledge of engineering standards associated with EHV substation plant
* Ability to manage and prioritise work to meet project timescales
* Background experience and technical knowledge to attain Competent Person status under the Company’s Distribution Safety Rules
Qualifications & Attributes
* At least an HNC level qualification within a relevant subject or equivalent experience
* A full and valid driving licence is essential
* Knowledge of EHV power systems, safety procedures and engineering requirements
* Knowledge of civil engineering aspects of substation construction
* Proficient with CAD drawing software Bentley MicroStation or AutoCAD
What We Offer
* Competitive salary: £53,711 – £73,451
* 25 days holiday (rising with service) plus bank holidays
* Car allowance / company car scheme
* Excellent opportunities for career growth
Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to learn more about this and other career opportunities.
Applicants are considered on the basis of suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design and Engineering
Industries
* Electric Power Generation
* Electric Power Transmission
* Control, and Distribution
* Utilities
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