Principal Design Engineer (Substations Protection & Control) Remote – Liverpool, Westhill, Newcastle Crica £120ph Umbrella Initially 12-month contract Certain Advantage is partnering with a leading construction company to recruit an experienced Principal Design Engineer. You will engineer the control and protection designs for electrical substation projects up to a voltage of 400kV. Key Responsibilities:
* Upon contract award, liaise and co-ordinate contract requirements with the Project Manager, customer, external suppliers and other Balfour Beatty Departments at the earliest opportunity.
* Establish the Design content of the work package and the Design resource to achieve the required time scales via the development of detailed engineering design plans.
* Co-ordinate with other departments as necessary to specify and quantify equipment/material to achieve the greatest benefit to the company.
* Report variations in the Contract Scope of Work to the Design Manager/Project Manager, indicate implications, and only proceed with these variations following verbal/written approval from the Project Manager.
* Identify all relevant standards and Customer requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant National/International Standards and legislation, and contract specification.
* Design work to be undertaken with due regard to Health, Safety & Environmental Procedures and production of Designer Risk Assessments, as necessary.
* Examine contract documentation and establish the Company's scope of work, including termination boundaries.
* Attend and contribute to Design Review/Contract Close-out Meetings.
Your Background:
* Liaising with customers and suppliers.
* UK industry experience.
* Overall design and specification of electrical power systems and associated power system components.
* Calculations to demonstrate the integrity of designs.
During the Interview, We May Ask You About:
* Your experience dealing with customers.
* Your participation in project planning and development.
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