Overview
Chart your own course and change the world - with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We're looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It's those kinds of people who've helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we're a thriving company more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader transmission & distribution services.
Responsibilities
* Acting in a qualified engineer capacity within the (power) Transmission & Distribution Global Practice, to produce design engineering deliverables for Burns & McDonnell's Protection & Control (P&C) engineering projects.
* Lead on project technical solution development, unaided and when appropriate.
* Participate in multi-disciplinary teams to produce specific sub-packages of detailed engineering deliverables.
* Support the Substations Section Manager in growing and enhancing the protection & control engineering capability in the UK business; provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers, particularly in the P&C discipline.
* Be a lead technical role on P&C design project deliverables, ranging from 11kV up to 400kV (with emphasis on 132kV and above), including undertaking the role of Lead Project Engineer on project teams as required and appropriate.
* Produce detailed substation P&C design packages, compliant to required client and national technical standards (ENA/BS/IEC/IEEE etc.).
* Power system studies (fault level and load flow) to determine protection settings requirements and production of relay protection files, as required.
* Prepare calculations and technical/equipment specification documentation.
* Execute complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods.
* Undertake consultancy role on FEED stage projects, including production of technical reports and presentations.
* Maintain compliance to CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with substation and electrical system design.
* Undertake technical quality assurance reviews and provide design approval/sign-off on substation-physical related designs and deliverables.
* Work closely with other sections within the UK T&D Engineering Team to enable effective collaboration on multi-disciplinary projects and facilitate an optimal engineering function in the UK business.
* Maintain technical compliance to Burns & McDonnell and client design management standards, processes, and procedures on all work delivered.
* Assist with developing and implementing policies, processes, procedures, standards, and technical guidance to continually improve the engineering capability within the P&C discipline.
* Plan and lead client meetings (or meeting sections) relating to P&C engineering, as required.
* Support the preparation of project proposals and tender presentations.
* Drive a 'Safety by Design' approach on all projects, at all times.
* Support nurturing of a safety and technical excellence culture through emphasis on staff competence, diligence, and responsible attitude.
* Understand wider industry best practices and client technical standards/procedures for construction, operations & maintenance, and decommissioning to drive safety, constructability, and operability throughout asset lifecycles.
* Maintain project compliance to Burns & McDonnell's UK Integrated Management System (IMS).
* Support nurturing of a world-class customer service culture to drive client success.
* Be an ambassador for Burns & McDonnell at all times, adhering to high ethical and moral standards and the Burns & McDonnell Code of Conduct.
* Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in the team, including technical guidance.
* Actively support marketing and business development activities, building relationships with client technical contacts to aid generating new business and elevating the Burns & McDonnell brand.
* Identify new skills and competencies required within the Burns & McDonnell team to meet business needs and actively support development and recruitment of talent, including candidate interviewing.
* Participate in relevant professional bodies and industry groups; maintain Continued Professional Development (CPD).
* Support or lead portions of section meetings.
* Interpret and support establishing policies, procedures, and strategic goals of the organisation.
* Assist in determining section objectives and requirements, organise projects and develop standards and guidelines.
* Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
* Assist with advancement and development of department tools and workflows to increase efficiency of designs, specification development, and project execution.
* Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be asked by management.
Qualifications
* Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an accredited program, and 3 years of electrical engineering experience (consulting preferred) required.
* Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience (consulting preferred) required.
* Knowledge of engineering design management best practices with ability to implement this knowledge.
* Understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation relating to design and construction work in the electricity supply industry.
* Understanding of UK Environmental and Waste Management legislation.
* Understanding of current Construction (Design & Management) Regulations.
* Ideally, knowledge of National Grid procedures and associated technical specifications and guidance.
* Knowledge and experience applying National Grid's Technical Specification, Technical Guidance Notes, and Design Handbooks related to substations.
* Understanding of Impressed Voltage causes and consequences.
* Understanding of procedural control of Temporary Works in accordance with British Standards.
* IT literacy with good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
* Knowledge of applying CAD technology/software to substation and P&C design and understanding of BIM principles (PAS 1192 and ISO 16950).
* Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders across clients, industry, government and public.
* Able to manage tasks on multiple projects and conflicting deadlines.
* Able to work autonomously and/or as part of a project team.
* Pro-active in building knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry.
* Engaged in the engineering community and how to drive success for clients.
* Ability to develop innovative and practical solutions to a range of problems, and understand how one issue may be part of a larger solution.
* Ability to make an effective and collaborative contribution to the team through sharing knowledge, promoting ideas, and valuing the contribution of all team members.
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