Senior Electrical Engineer - HV
Location: Glasgow or Bristol
Summary
Due to ongoing success and growth in the renewable energy sector, our client, an employee-owned high voltage electrical engineering company specialising in electrical power infrastructure, grid connections and renewable energy generation is looking to hire an Senior Electrical Engineer
As a Senior Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for managing the technical electrical design interfaces, technical procurement and production of quality processes across a diverse range of electrical HV projects in line with business strategy.
Duties and responsibilities of the Senior Electrical Engineer include:
- Supporting the Project Engineer and Senior Project Engineer with the project technical electrical deliverables
- Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers on design, installation, and commissioning. Manage the procurement process with the Procurement Manager, obtaining competitive tenders from the supply chain and supporting the Procurement Manager with technical submissions and queries. Attend manufacturers factory acceptance tests when required
- Review and compile safe systems of work for operational tasks in line with Approved Procedures and HV Safety Rules
- Producing Non-Conformance Reports on technical deviations
- Submit project requirements, technical information, programme and scope of works to the Commissioning Manager to manage the commissioning process
- Option to undertake HV switching operations, work towards authorisation under the Company's HV rules and develop skills to become an Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP)
- Uphold a professional image, contribute to business' success, and proactively improve services and efficiency.
- Supporting and training junior engineer
Senior Electrical Engineer Candidate Specification
- Degree, HND in Electrical Engineering or similar field, or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience of Electrical Engineering within the High Voltage renewables or utilities industries
- Experience with supporting technical electrical engineering projects within the High Voltage renewables or utilities industries
- Proven ability of good communication and influence at all levels
- Capable of working effectively whilst under pressure
- Adept at assessing and identifying compliance shortfalls or engineering opportunities within designs
- Strong organisational, time management, IT (MS Office), and report writing skills, with excellent spoken and written English.
- Ability to clearly communicate technical and commercial information, negotiate effectively, and contribute to a dynamic team.
- Adaptable, resilient, proactive, willing to travel across the UK with occasional overnight stays, and holds a full UK driving licence.
- Right to Work within the UK without limitation.
As an Electrical Engineer you will bring demonstrable experience in one or more of the areas outlined below. however, we understand that design engineers often specialise in specific aspects of high voltage design, and we do not expect candidates to have expertise across every area
- Design of HV substations and electrical infrastructure (11 kV to 132 kV) - including substation building layouts, primary substation equipment layouts, busbar designs, primary equipment specifications
- Protection & Control design
- HV Cable Design
Senior Electrical Engineer Benefits
Salary: £70,000 to £85,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience plus fantastic package including:
- Company profit share scheme as a partner in the business
- Company contributory pension scheme
- Car allowance or company vehicle
- Private health insurance and healthcare cashback plan
- 25 days annual holiday plus paid public holidays
- Flexible working arrangements
- Great training and development opportunities
To apply for this fantastic opportunity please get in touch for immediate consideration
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