Overview
Primary Design Engineer - High Voltage Substations (132kV-400kV)
Location: Hybrid - Staffordshire Office
Employment Type: Inside IR35 Contract
Responsibilities
* Lead the primary design activities for AIS and GIS substations up to 420kV.
* Produce and review primary layouts, including structure designs and grounding systems.
* Participate in project safety reviews and ensure designs meet safety and regulatory standards.
* Interface with internal teams and external suppliers, including protection and control (P&C) vendors.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, secondary, protection) to ensure cohesive project delivery.
* Validate back-office designs and ensure alignment with project specifications.
* Support BIM workflows and contribute to digital design integration.
Qualifications & Experience
* Proven experience in high-voltage substation design (AIS/GIS up to 420kV).
* Proficiency in CAD tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent.
* Strong understanding of IEC standards and other international codes.
* Solid knowledge of grounding systems, busbar configurations, and layout optimization.
* Demonstrated experience with BIM in substation design workflows.
* Effective communicator and team collaborator across engineering disciplines.
Additional Information
* Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
* In-depth knowledge of National Grid specifications.
* Familiarity with protection relays from GE, Siemens, and Hitachi.
* TP141 certification is advantageous.
* HVDC experience is a plus.
Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.
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