Job Description
Job Title: Senior Design Engineer - HV Plant
Job Location: Cannock office
Country/Region: United Kingdom
Murphy is recruiting for a Senior Design Engineer - HV Plant to work with Murphy Applied Engineering. This role can be based out of Cannock, Kentish Town - London or Stone Cross - Warrington.
Our engineering teams represent a multi-disciplined range of engineering skills, adding value across all our sectors, and pushing the boundaries of digital construction, engineering innovation and design to deliver intelligent, sustainable and economical engineering solutions.
Under the banner of Murphy Applied Engineering, our in-house teams include civil, structural, mechanical, geotechnical and process engineers. They design both permanent and temporary works for projects in all our locations and are a trusted source of expert advice for both Murphy colleagues and external customers.
A day in the life of a Murphy Senior Design Engineer
* Work with the Principal Engineer (HV Plant) to prepare 3D models of substation HV plant layouts for new build and extensions of electrical substations up to 400kV.
* Prepare technical specifications for electrical plant items like circuit breakers, disconnectors, earth switches, instrument transformers, for Air Insulated and Gas Insulated switchgear.
* Review Original Equipment Supplier (OEM) quotations and documentation to ensure compliance and to integrate these into the overall designs. Prepare client drawings, using AutoCAD, of detailed design aspects such as layout, elevations, earthing, and mechanical interlocking schemes as per client's technical specifications.
* Work with Assistant Engineers and CAD operators to prepare Design Packages for final checking before client review and issue for construction, ensuring quality and standards are maintained.
* Provide technical support during construction & commissioning, including formal responses to site technical queries and preparing modifications for design errors or changes to meet functional requirements.
* Collaborate with other sections of the substation engineering design team for effective multi-disciplinary project execution.
* Establish and promote best practices in health, safety, and environmental matters in conjunction with the SHQE department.
* Supervise assistant engineers, apprentice engineers, or CAD operators, providing mentoring as needed.
* Support tenders, drive innovation, and produce cost-effective solutions by working closely with the Principal Engineer, Senior Engineers, and Engineering Manager.
* Work with Operations and Site Management teams to produce construction methodologies, Impressed Voltage (IV) management plans, and CDM drawings to support tenders.
* Develop knowledge of National Grid Specifications to apply for National Grid TP137 Contractor Design Approval Engineer status when required.
Still interested? Does this sound like you?
* HV Electrical Plant layout design experience - At least 3-4 years.
* Knowledge of the working principles of different types of electrical plant and instrument transformers.
* Understanding of protection and control interfaces for AIS and GIS substations.
* Familiarity with National Grid technical specifications for substation design.
* Proficiency in Revit, Navisworks (or other 3D systems), and AutoCAD for modeling and drawing creation.
* Knowledge of National Grid Technical Specifications.
What's in it for you?
* 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with options to buy additional days; holidays increase with service length.
* Discretionary annual bonus and salary review.
* Above-market rate contributory pension scheme.
* Life assurance, health screening, and enhanced sick pay.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, plus a maternity returners bonus.
* Extra holiday and wedding bonuses for marriage.
* Subsidized canteen facilities at core locations.
* Investment in your professional development.
* Additional benefits: retail discounts, cashback, gym memberships, cycle-to-work scheme, etc.
About Murphy
Murphy is a sector-leading employer, Gold Investors in People accredited, with operating profits up 57% year-on-year. Our diverse workforce includes over 60 nationalities, backgrounds, ethnicities, and ages. With a forward order book of GBP 5.8 billion and GBP 39 million invested in environmentally friendly plant, we are committed to sustainable growth.
If you cannot apply through the usual process, please call Michelle Penlington to discuss in more detail.
Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
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