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IR35 - inside
Location - Hybrid and flexible across the UK
Client - Consultancy
Duration - 1 year initially
Responsibilities Will Include
* Producing a comprehensive suite of design drawings for Grid and Primary substations.
* Preparing technical specifications for Electrical plant and providing associated electrical designs for the substation upgrades, and new substations projects from 11kV up to an including 132kV.
* Producing substation design feasibility reports, cost estimate, layouts, GA's as well as the preparation of plant specifications that include transformers, switchgear and battery systems.
* Reviewing designs produced by suppliers and client to ensure designs are technically compliant and in line with current legislation and policies.
* Ensuring designs are delivered in accordance with the contract to the satisfaction of the client and the specifications.
* Undertaking the role of CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for developed HV and EHV projects.
* Ensuring that relevant Health and Safety risks and hazards are identified, made known to the project team and properly managed.
* Attending site meetings to support any design or requirement change during project build
* Ensuring project design works are aligned with programme, quality, and margin.
* Actively developing external and internal client relationships.
* Preparing specifications for HV and EHV substation equipment including the evaluation and identification of plant accessories such as CT's, battery systems and terminations.
Requirements
* Minimum HNC in Electrical Engineering, with at least five years of relevant experience.
* Experience of HV and EHV Plant specification, 11kV up to and including 132kV, design, load calculations and rating studies.
* Exposure to substation cable design and protection and control.
* Experience of small, medium and technically complex new substation, retrofit or network reinforcement projects.
* Proven experience in HV and EHV substation design (both AIS & GIS), from 11kV up to and including 132kV.
* Knowledge of engineering standards and technical policies for HV and EHV plant, substations (including earthing and electrical clearances).
* An ability to interpret technical documentation relating to the design of electrical substations.
* Design cost estimation experience.
* Excellent understanding of the H&S and CDM requirements and an ability to undertake the role of 'Designer' and 'Principal Designer' under the CDM regulations.
* The ability to travel as per project needs.
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