Senior/Principal Earthing Design Engineer - Substations
Baker Hicks has grown rapidly in the Transmission & Distribution sector over the last years and has been successful in winning several major projects within the UK. As the demand to deliver exceptional engineering design from our clients continues to grow, an opportunity has arisen for a Senior Earthing Design Engineer to join our HV team.
Reporting to the HV Discipline Lead, this role will be responsible for ensuring the quality and consistency of the team's output in the production and control of studies, drawings and technical documents.
You will also work with the Power Sector Director to assist during the bid process in order to secure further work.
This role is a fantastic opportunity to explore various career paths within BakerHicks, as you develop within this team.
Responsibilities
Ideally, you will have experience producing all designs, calculations, reports & drawings associated with new or modification of HV substation projects from 11kV – 400kV, covering primary design and engineering elements.
Production of single-line diagrams, earthing schematics, earthing layouts, CDEGS studies, earth potential rise calculations, technical specifications, and impressed voltage studies.
Manage the production of project deliverables through a robust checking processSupport the CAD technicians with the development of drawings and support the actual delivery of the outputs.
The candidate must be enthusiastic, and able to operate in a diverse team working independently.
Requirements
Qualifications
Minimum BEng / BSc in Electrical Engineering, with Power / HV backgroundIdeally MEng / MSc in Electrical Engineering, with a Power / HV background
Working toward CEng status is seen as beneficial, but not essential
Ideally working toward CDAE accreditation by National Grid, however not essential.
Experience (Essential)
Experience in undertaking Earthing Studies using CDEGS softwareKnowledge of UK Earthing Design specifications
Benefits
Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. What you get will depend on what you do, with individual performance-related rewards also on offer in addition to:
Company car or cash allowanceUp to 6% matched contributory pension plan
Life assurance scheme
25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
Flexible working
Family friendly policies
Employee assistance
Professional development
BakerHicks is an equal opportunity employer. We care about creating an inclusive atmosphere and are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout.
BakerHicks is an inclusive organisation welcoming talent from all backgrounds. Applicants are assessed on the basis of personal merit and qualifications.