To Act In a Senior Technical Capacity In Producing WSP Engineering Related Project Deliverables Relating To Power System Protection & Control (P&C) For Transmission & Distribution, Renewable (Onshore & Offshore Wind/ Solar), BESS Projects. This Includes (but Not Limited To)
- Prepare proposals and develop scopes, including conceptual designs and execution plans.
- Generate engineering cost and man-hour estimates, as well as schedules.
- Be a lead technical role on P&C design project deliverables, ranging from 11kV up to 400kV (with a particular emphasis on 132kV voltages and above), including undertaking the role of Lead Project Engineer on project teams, as required and when appropriate.
- Produce detailed electricity substation P&C design packages, compliant to required client and other technical standards (ENA/BS/IEC/IEEE etc.).
- Design protection and control systems, including panel arrangements, single-line diagrams (KLD), three-line diagrams, AC schematics, DC elementaries, equipment wiring, relay panel wiring diagrams, circuit diagram, cable block diagram, cable schedules, and Bill of Materials.
- Prepare calculations and reports for engineering studies, such as voltage drop analysis, AC/DC load studies, and other applicable studies.
- Develop equipment specifications for procurement and/or factory acceptance testing.
- 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.
- Review designs, participate in virtual meetings, and collaborate with clients.
- Coordinate with team members and monitor project schedules, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Work closely with other sections with the UK Engineering Team to enable effective collaboration on multi-disciplinary projects and facilitate an optimal engineering function in the UK business.
- Drive Safety by Design approach on all projects, always.
- Coordinate design activities with WSP UK Office.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Have a minimum of ten years and a maximum of fifteen years of experience in the field of Substation Transmission & Distribution, Renewable (Onshore & Offshore wind/ Solar), BESS projects.
- Thorough knowledge and experience applying National Grids Technical Specification, Technical Guidance Notes, and Design Handbooks relating to substation protection & control in the UK.
- Membership in a relevant professional Engineering Institution, such as IET, CIGRE, IEC, IEEE, is preferred.
- Possess a strong knowledge of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Experience in Onshore wind, Offshore wind, Renewable (solar) and BESS projects is preferred.
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Capable of working methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment, demonstrating critical thinking skills.
- Proficient in utilizing standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Demonstrates diligence, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with the basics of Substation automation system based on IEC61850.
- Valuable additional asset: Familiarity with Relay Testing and Control/Protection scheme testing would be advantageous.
- Highly desirable: Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and Substation 3D Design suites would be an added advantage.
