Senior Engineer - Substation (Primary)

To act in a senior technical capacity in producing WSP engineering related project deliverables relating to Primary Engineering for Transmission & Distribution, Renewable (Onshore & Offshore wind/ Solar),

  • Draft proposals and develop scopes, including conceptual designs and execution plans.
  • Generate engineering cost and man-hour estimates, as well as schedules.
  • Create detailed engineering drawings for Extra High Voltage (EHV) projects, covering both Air Insulated Substations (AIS) and Gas Insulated Substations (GIS), ranging from 11kV up to 400kV (with a particular emphasis on 132kV voltages and above)
  • Develop designs to support detailed engineering, such as Land Utilisation Plan, Elevations, Above and Below * Grade Conduit layouts, Grounding layout & it's connection details, Lighting and Lightning protection with respective details, Bill of Materials, CDM, MEWP layouts and Design Calculations.
  • Possess knowledge of Busbar sizing, Sag Tension, and Short Circuit (strung bus and equipment bus) force calculations.
  • Facilitate coordination of design activities across various departments, including Civil/Structural, Networks, and Transmission Line. Conduct design reviews, participate in virtual meetings, and collaborate closely with clients.
  • Coordinate with team members and monitor project schedules, ensuring submissions meet high-quality standards.
  • Produce comprehensive electrical substation design packages that comply with the required client technical standards or IEC/IEEE/NGTS.
  • Undertake consultancy role on FEED stage projects, including production of technical reports and presentations.
  • Maintain compliance to CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of substation and electrical system design.
  • Collaborate with WSP UK office on design activities.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.
  • Develop and enhance processes, tools, and potentially implement new technologies into the design process.
  • Periodic Quality check to be conducted for other engineers & designers.
  • Exhibit ingenuity, foresight, and wise decision-making skills in proactively identifying and resolving challenges.
  • Contribute to the progress and growth of departmental tools and workflows aimed at improving the effectiveness of design processes, specification development, and project implementation.
  • Engage in training sessions and meetings dedicated to addressing targeted organizational initiatives.
  • Drive 'Safety by Design' approach on all projects, always.
  • Possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Have a minimum of five years and a maximum of ten years of experience in the field of Substation Transmission & Distribution, Renewable (Onshore & Offshore wind/ Solar), BESS projects.
  • Preferably familiar with UK projects. Experience of working in a lead substation design role on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects (or other UK utilities like SSEN, SPEN etc.) in the UK will be an added advantage.
  • Thorough knowledge and experience applying National Grids Technical Specification, Technical Guidance Notes, and Design Handbooks relating to substations in the UK is expected.
  • Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Health & Safety legislation relating to design and construction work in the electricity supply industry.
  • Membership in a relevant professional Engineering Institution, such as IET, CIGRE, IEC, IEEE, is desirable.
  • Experience in Onshore wind, Offshore wind, Renewable (solar) and BESS projects is preferred.
  • Experience with software such as CDEGS and WinIGS is preferred.
  • Familiarity with 3D tools for Engineering design is desirable.
  • Strong proficiency in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in utilizing standard engineering techniques and procedures.
  • Demonstrates diligence, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Capable of managing tasks across multiple projects and handling conflicting deadlines.
  • Able to work independently and/or as part of a project team.
  • Substation, Earthing, Cabling, Electrical Layout, Plan & Section

BGV:
• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.

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