WSP

1 month ago

Primary Substation Design Engineer (Energy)

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Job Summary

Design and deliver HV/EHV substation projects (11kV–132kV) including design drawings, specifications, and Feasibility reports. Lead CDM designer responsibilities, review supplier designs, and ensure compliance with HS & project requirements while collaborating with clients and site teams in the UK.

Location: United Kingdom

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Design (Product/UX/UI/Visual)

Key Responsibilities

•Produce a comprehensive suite of design drawings for Grid and Primary substations.
•Prepare technical specifications for Electrical plant and providing associated electrical designs for the substation upgrades, and new substations projects from 11kV up to an including 132kV.
•Produce substation design feasibility reports, cost estimate, layouts, GA’s as well as the preparation of plant specifications that include transformers, switchgear and battery systems.
•Reviewing designs produced by suppliers and client to ensure designs are technically compliant and in line with current legislation and policies.
•Undertake the role of CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for developed HV and EHV projects.

Travel: Extensive travel

Key Requirements

•Minimum qualification: HNC Electrical Engineering or equivalent
•Experience in HV/EHV substation design (AIS & GIS) from 11kV to 132kV
•Knowledge of engineering standards and technical policies for HV/EHV plant including earthing and electrical clearances
•Ability to interpret technical documentation and prepare plant specifications (transformers, switchgear, CTs, batteries)
•Experience as CDM Designer and/or Principal Designer for HV/EHV projects and travel as required

Experience:EnergySubstationsHVEHVGISAIS

Education:Certification / Diploma

Languages:English

Tech Stack:11kV132kVGISAISTransformersSwitchgearCTsBattery systemsEarthing

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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