Primary Substation Design Engineers

Description:

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Primary Substation Design Engineers for multiple clients on ongoing contracts based in Midlands (Hybrid/Remote Options)

OUTSIDE IR35

Job Description

The Primary Substation Design Engineers will support the HV Substation Primary Design Team covering all plant design and layout requirements for HV Transmission with a focus on HV Substations and associated projects from 132kv to 400kv.

Essential Responsibilities:

* In depth knowledge of creating and preparing HV Plant Layout drawings: general arrangements, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, related drawings documentation and other outputs.

* Knowledgeable in electrical protection systems, system components, engineering requirements and standards.

* Design Responsibilities cover:

* Single line diagram

* Primary Layout and Elevations

* Mechanical and electrical interlock diag.

* Earthing Calculations

* Earthing Grid (MES) Layout

* Earthing details for HV Equipment

* Conductor and Connector Layout and Elevations

* Label Nomenclature Schedule

* HV Cable Scheme Route / HV Cable Installation Details

* HV Cable calculation / HV Cable connection diagrams

* Relay room layout drawings,

* Electrical interlock drawings

* I/O Schedules

* Control system interfaces

* Support the creation of site packages and final record packages.

* Help identify all relevant standards and Customer requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant National / International Standards and legislation, and contract specification.

* Attend and contribute to Design Review / Contract Close-out Meetings, ensuring that appropriate items are actioned in a timely manner. Liaise with Engineer on drawings requirements. Initiate the preparation of all required drawings.

* Assist with preparation of Installation and Commissioning packages, in a timely manner as dictated by Project Programmes.

* Highlight any design issues to the Engineer/Manager proposing any possible solution for review. Carry out draughting checks as deemed necessary and in line with the requirements.

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Qualifications and Skills:

* Strong knowledge on High Voltage substation international standards & guidelines (IEC, CIGRE…) and related equipment

* Knowledge of National Grid TP standards

* Proficient with Autodesk CAD tools, Revit

* Good understanding of onshore civil engineering and offshore platform design and requirements

* Analytical mind, rigorous and commitment

* Professional English spoken and written