You will work alongside our Principal Civil & Structural Design Engineer and Electrical Engineers delivering designs for Electrical Substations from 11kV to 132kV for the connection of generation and demand projects to the electricity distribution networks.
Key Responsibilities/Duties
* Work on new build and existing substation developments from concept through to detailed design stage.
* Civil and Structural design to British Standards, Eurocodes and Distribution Network Operators specifications.
* Ability to understand and implement Client’s brief and Distribution Network Operators specifications.
* Preparation and detailing of drawings.
* Working on own initiative.
* Undertake site visits, surveys, and inspections.
* Liaising/working with Clients and Distribution Network Operators.
* Adhering to project control procedures.
* Coordinate project requirements at design stage with our electrical and earthing designers.
* Interpret Geotechnical Reports, Topographical Surveys and Flood Risk Assessments to assess the impact on the civil design.
* Design of metal structures to support outdoor Extra High Voltage electrical equipment,
* Design of cable containment systems.
* Structural Design Calculations for foundations and metal structures.
* Design of substation buildings in either reinforced concrete or Brick and Block and associated roof.
* Design of access roadways.
* Design of security fencing systems.
* Design of surface water and foul water drainage systems.
* Producing setting out drawings.
* Undertaking cut and fill calculations to determine the site levels.
* Ensure that designs comply with DNO policy and specifications, The Electricity at Work Regulations, H&S, ESQCR and CDM Regulations.
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