Freedom Stowmarket, England, United Kingdom
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London, Leeds or Stowmarket - (Hybrid, Office, Site)
Permanent
Competitive Salary + Car/Car Allowance + Flexible Benefits
Summary
Freedom Professional Services are seeking a Design Engineer (Protection & Control) to join our growing team and work on an array of complex and challenging engineering projects, helping to deliver the country’s Net Zero targets. Our projects span the complete energy system from generation, transmission, distribution and storage to load-end consumers in manufacturing, processing, data and recycling.
The successful candidate will be able to evidence a history of teamworking, career achievement, high-quality project and work experience to date, and can draw on their professional networks to gain key insights, new work leads, third-party support and second opinions.
Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:
* Support Senior Engineers/Team Lead in delivering project work effectively.
* Should be able to design substation Protection and Control/ SCADA/ Substation automation systems from 11kV up to 400kV using AutoCAD. This includes crafting Single Line Diagrams, AC & DC Schematic Drawings, Panel General Arrangements, Panel Wiring Diagrams, Switchgear Termination/interconnection drawings, Block Cable Diagrams/Schedules, and performing cable specification/sizing calculations.
* Should be able to produce specifications & P&C logic drawings for substation Protection and Control / SCADA/ Substation automation systems from 11kV up to 400kV.
* Shall have a basic idea about PSL logic files and relay setting files
* Work will span both Greenfield & Brownfield substations, requiring flexibility and adaptability to work as per site condition/situation.
* Collaborate closely with other designers, construction professionals, and engineering teams.
* Liaise effectively with the project team plans & project pathways set by Senior Engineers/Team Leads to ensure that all objectives are met and that the best possible design is submitted.
* Build strong relationships with other design houses and consultancies as well as other internal departments.
* Ensure timely and budget-friendly delivery of work that meets the customer’s expectations.
* Exemplary communication skills to demonstrate diligence, prioritize tasks effectively.
* Provide valuable support to operational staff and answer technical queries.
* Engage proactively with internal clients and suppliers to answer technical queries.
* Support Senior Engineers/TLs in answering site queries, TQs, RFIs, etc.
* Adhere strictly to the company’s SHEQ requirements and GSOP, carrying out your roles and responsibilities with utmost dedication.
You must have Qualifications and experience in:
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (typically 2:1 or above) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related field. A master’s degree may be preferred for senior roles.
* Chartered Status (Preferred): Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a professional body such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or the Institution of Electrical Engineers (IEE) is highly desirable.
* Experience: Extensive experience in electrical protection and control system design, Substation Automation and SCADA system typically 4-5 years, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects within the power sector.
* Certifications (Optional): Professional certifications such as NEBOSH for health and safety, or specific training in protection and control system design, may be beneficial.
Benefits:
We are always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:
* Competitive salary
* Car or Car allowance
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
* Pension with a leading provider and employer contribution
* Sick Pay
* Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
* Private Medical Insurance
* Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
* Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
* Personal development programme.
Next Steps:
As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.
We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
About Us
Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.
Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies
Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
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