Job Description
Principal Electrical Engineer
Danny Sullivan Group are looking for Electrical Engineers with good substation experience to work with a rapidly growing Utilities and Energy Transition contractor. The position can be worked on a hybrid basis from company offices in North London.
The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and managing designs across a whole range of electrical infrastructure and connection projects in both the distribution and transmission sectors. The candidate should have a good understanding of power systems including switchgear, power transformers, voltage control, protection, SCADA, cables systems and overhead lines, as well as substation build activities.
Responsibilities
Possess a strong knowledge within the contestable connections side of the market and should be able to demonstrate a proven track record working within projects such as substation construction, cabling, overhead lines, while being fully conversant with working on switchgear, protection, control and major designs of electrical plant.
Good knowledge of power systems, renewable energy and protection design at all voltages.
Sound understanding of electricity industry & regulatory standards, policies, and their application to the role.
Be able to assist with tendering activities and providing technical guidance for any proposed schemes.
Ability to take a brief scope of works and assist in producing a detailed design based on relevant standards.
Be able to prepare site layouts for multi staged substations construction projects.
Manage external civil design contractors and oversee designs to ensure compatibility with the electrical requirements.
Liaise with internal and external design team, clients, manufacturers, and consultancies to produce accurate designs within timescales indicated and in line with deliverables.
Produce detailed electrical control and protection drawings for construction of large protection schemes.
Production of general arrangements, material lists and wiring diagrams for control and protection panels.
Preparation of functional specifications and providing advice on procurement of plant and equipment, and liaising with manufacturers to order plants as per client specification.
Be able to produce detailed specifications for high voltage plant, equipment and ancillary plant and equipment associated with high voltage substations.
Review equipment manufacturers proposals and liaise with equipment manufacturers to ensure equipment suitability is in line with the proposed design.
Production of equipment schedules in line with relevant IEC, DNO, ENA, IDNO and client-based specifications.
Development and review of single line diagrams, P&C block diagrams, & connection diagrams.
Production of AC and DC schematic drawings, control and protection, cable block diagrams, SCADA and multicore cable and termination schedules
Skills & Experience
Be educated to degree level, or HND qualification or similar in Electrical Engineering
Hold a valid UK driving license.
Bentley Microstation packages.
CYMCAP, Sketchup, Mathcad, MS Project, P6 and AutoCad applications
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a thriving company, and to gain experience in an in-demand sector of work. Due to the rapid growth of the client, there are great progression opportunities. Please contact Peter Cheal at Danny Sullivan Group for more details.
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