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Substation protection and control design engineer

Manchester
Arcadis
Design engineer
Posted: 25 September
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Substation Protection and Control Design Engineer

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Overview

The energy landscape is rapidly transforming. You will be part of our Transmissions and Distributions teams, acting as a partner to clients and applying your expertise to solve challenges in industrial, transmission/distribution and renewable sectors.


Responsibilities

* Responsible for the design of transmission protection systems for voltages up to 400 kV.
* Review in-house designs and designs produced by external contractors.
* Advise on design and design change issues; propose and implement alternative solutions where appropriate.
* Ensure design projects are undertaken by competent personnel and sub-contractors; review designs created by others.
* Lead and participate in site visits / non-intrusive surveys as part of design activities or site support.
* Identify, assess and manage risks to avoid adverse project impacts; ensure timely delivery to the required quality and budget.
* Interface with clients and coordinating teams (infrastructure planners, project resources, Direct Labour/Construction, System Operator, procurement) and attend site meetings.
* CDM and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.


Qualifications & Experience

* Proven technical capability in design and/or application of power system protection; preference for protection experience at transmission voltage levels up to 400 kV in a transmission utility, consultancy or manufacturing environment; strong distribution background also considered.
* Experience in producing Protection and Control design deliverables, feasibility studies, reports, programmes and cost estimates.
* Experience in relay settings calculation and logic file preparation.
* Experience working with internal and external parties (equipment suppliers, manufacturers, service providers, professional bodies) and strong team-working skills.
* Experience in preparing detailed electrical schematic diagrams for substation Protection and Control systems.
* Experience with Busbar, Feeder, Transformer, Reactor, Circuit Breaker fail, DAR protections and SCADA interfaces; FACTS, HVDC protection desirable.
* Protection design using conventional and non-conventional Instrument Transformers; knowledge of IEC61850 protocols.
* Experience in preparing Single Line Diagrams, Substation Layouts, Key Line Drawings (SLD, KLD) and Cable protection.
* Working knowledge of computer-based software such as ASPEN OneLiner and ETAP.
* National Grid TP141 Protection and Settings authorisation would be advantageous.
* Proven ability to communicate complex technical or commercial issues to peers or senior managers; ability to work in and lead cross-functional teams; develop working relationships quickly and effectively.
* Proven experience in writing clear and concise documentation.


Why Become an Arcadian

Our work with clients has a direct impact on people’s lives and on the planet. We aim to make cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable, and to support sustainable development goals and environmental initiatives such as net zero by 2030.


Seniority level

* Mid-Senior level


Employment type

* Full-time


Job function

* Other


Industries

* Professional Services
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