Principal Primary HV Plant Design Engineer

Description:

Principal Primary HV Plant Design Engineer

Role Purpose:

The main function of the role is to lead the HV Primary Engineering design delivery for electrical substation projects on the transmission network up to voltages of 400kV with the assistance of the Design Engineers and Designers.

Preferably the candidate will have previous experience of undertaking TP137 Contractors Design Approval Engineers (CDAE) for National Grid projects or be in a position where they could be put forward for authorisation.

In addition, the Principal Plant Engineer would assist the Design Delivery Managers in the day to day running of the engineers and technicians teams.

The role also includes leading the team in planning and procurement responsibilities as detailed below for delivery of substation projects.

Our team is flexible and the role can be based in various locations across the UK or Fully Remote.

Key accountabilities:

Lead the Design team to deliver design to the Customer specification requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant National / International Standards and legislation.

Check and approve HV plant design deliverables e.g. single line diagram, layout/Elevation drawings, MEWP access layouts, SC force calculations, earthing design / calculations etc.

Lead Design work with due regard to Health & Safety Procedures and the Company’s obligations in compliance with current CDM regulations. Any perceived risks and mitigation measures should be advised to Engineering Manager for effective action.

Ensure all required models and drawings have an adequate level of review and approval including the supplier and subcontractor supply chains. Incorporating the best practice of BIM as established in the Engineering team.

Lead the technical direction of the engineering team, taking best practice and industry developments into engineering methodology.

General Responsibilities:

Ensure duties are carried out in accordance with Standard Company Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Procedures and Business Process Manuals.

Delivery of engineering design to programme, quality and budgets, and lead safety and sustainability by Design into the engineering delivery.

Functionally the authorised approver of designs on contracts in accordance with the published design/check/approve authorisation levels.

Identify (and contribute to) the development and training needs of the design team as appropriate to skill level / experience

Identify and effectively manage inter-disciplinary design gaps in collaboration with the appropriate project engineering managers.

Assistance to the Design Delivery Manager in the day to day running of the design department as deemed appropriate to skill level / experience including carrying out PDRs for team members and provide continuous team support.

Commercial/Contract Responsibilities:

Report variations in the Contract Scope of Work to the Design Manager / engineering manager, indicate implications and only proceed with these variations following verbal / written approval from the Engineering Manager.

Design Responsibilities:

Identify all relevant standards and Customer requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant National / International Standards and legislation, and contract specification

Design work to be undertaken with due regard to Health, Safety & Environmental Procedures and production of Designer Risk Assessments, as necessary, to fulfil the Company’s obligations in compliance with current CDM regulations.

AIS and GIS substation design up to 400kV.

Check and approve substation design deliverables e.g. single line diagram, layout/Elevation drawings, MEWP access layouts, SC force calculations, earthing design / calculations etc.

Good understanding of with electrical / mechanical interlocking philosophy

To carry out Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE), as defined by National Grid’s procedures, or equivalent role as defined by other clients.

Ability to perform Principal Designer representative (PD Rep) role as per CDM 2015 regulation.

Check and review equipment tech specs and engagement with supplier for their offer validation.

Examine contract documentation and establish the Company’s scope of work including termination boundaries. Where this differs with the tendered contract requirement then these differences should be highlighted to the Project / Engineering Manager with options and solutions for resolutions.

Attend and Lead the Design Review / Contract Close-out Meetings, ensuring that appropriate items are actioned in a timely manner

Liaise with Engineers, Designers and Technicians on drawings requirements

Ensure accurate final records are prepared and submitted to client in line with the requirements of the contract specification.

Specify any test certificates and/or operations & maintenance manuals as part of technical spec and/or purchase order requisition

Good understanding of Interface with Civil and other substation disciplines.

Carry out engineering checks as deemed necessary and in line with the requirements of the Business Process Manual

Provide support to manufacturing & construction departments in resolving design related issues

Provide support to tendering for design deliverables, estimates and customer meetings

Planning Responsibilities

Input into the allocation of work packages, coordinate workload and agree priorities withing the Primary Plant Team.

Prepare, contribute to, check and review DEMP (Design and Engineering Management Plans)

Upon contract award, liaise and co-ordinate contract requirements with Design Engineers, Project and engineer.

Experience:

Microsoft Office packages

Working in a Design Office environment over 10 years of experience

Liaising with customers and suppliers

Calculations to demonstrate integrity of designs

Overall design and specification of electrical power systems and associated power system components

Experience as a senior HV Substation Primary Plant Design Engineer

Basic understanding of P&C aspects preferable.

TP137 / SR188 Contractor Design Assurance Engineer experience is an advantage.

Proven experience in a responsible position and knowledge in HV substation equipment’s e.g. HV plant, transformers etc.

BIM 360 experience and knowledge

Desirable Experience:

National Grid exposure

Autocad

TP 137 / SR 188 Principal Designer Representative (Design & Build) experience

Chartered Engineer (IET)

Personal Skills:

Articulate and persuasive both verbal and written.

Strong leadership skills.

Have an innovative approach to technical solutions and strongly results focused.

Adaptable and responsive to change.

Self-motivated, capable of meeting tight deadlines.

Good forward thinker and planner