Senior Electrical Design Engineer (HV/MV)Black & Veatch • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Senior Electrical Design Engineer (HV/MV)
Black & Veatch
- Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
About
Job Summary Our Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. We continue to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.
The Opportunity Our work is focused on engineering design primarily for energy infrastructure projects, from feasibility studies and FEED through to Detailed Design and occasionally construction and commissioning. You’ll have the opportunity to work on renewable and sustainable energy projects, eg, Battery Energy Storage (BESS), as well as Data Centres and other solutions across our portfolio. You’ll be a key support to our regional electrical leader, managing a variety of tasks and taking the lead on multiple projects and deliverables including supporting proposals. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in HV/MV electrical engineering, breadth of knowledge and a desire to achieve chartership and progress in their career. Flexibility, drive and willingness to learn will be key to success.
Key Responsibilities
Undertaking HV / MV engineering design activity and reviewing the work of others, including: power system analysis, substation design, cable route design, and protection system coordination, often for grid connection for renewable energy sites or power plants, and Balance-of-plant (BOP) for eg. BESS
Supporting proposals (approx. 20% of time)
Site activity including visits, audits and commissioning activity (approx. 10% of time)
Typically, 1-2 detailed engineering projects, or multiple smaller and less complex projects will be managed with minimal supervision
Minimum Qualifications
BEng Electrical Engineering / Power Engineering
Relevant UK work experience (typically around 5 years)
Knowledge of UK Grid Code and British Standards
High Voltage (HV) Engineering experience required, Medium Voltage (MV) desired
UK driving licence
Unrestricted Right to work in UK – we can’t offer visa sponsorship
Can be based in Glasgow (preferred) or London with flexibility to travel within region up to 10% of time
All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
Chartered– Incorporated Engineer (IENG) Ideally have, or actively seeking to work towards
Experience with DNO, renewables, utility sector
Balance of Plant (BOP) experience, particularly for Battery Storage (BESS) and Data Centres
Understanding of
Power systems studies eg DIgSilent
UK Grid Code compliance (G99, P28, P29)
ENA and BSEN standards
System protections
DNO requirements and terminology, connections
Salary Plan ENG: Engineering
Job Grade 016
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Engineering Services, Electric Power Generation, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution
Location Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (preferred), or London, United Kingdom
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Languages
- English
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