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Staff Protection & Control Electrical Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Glasgow, UK)

Burns & McDonnellGlasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

5 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Staff Protection & Control Electrical Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Glasgow, UK)

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Description

Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader transmission & distribution services.

Description

Acting In a Qualified Engineer Capacity Within The (power) Transmission & Distribution Global Practice, To Produce Design Engineering Deliverables For Burns & McDonnell’s Protection & Control (P&C) Engineering Projects. This Includes (but Is Not Limited To)

Leading on project technical solution development, unaided and when appropriate;
Participating in multi-disciplinary teams to produce specific sub-packages of detailed engineering deliverables;
Supporting the Substations Section Manager in growing and enhancing the protection & control engineering capability in the UK business; and providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers with the engineering team, particularly those in the P&C discipline.
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 substation P&C design packages, compliant to required client and national technical standards (ENA / BS / IEC / IEEE etc.).
Power system studies (fault level and load flow) required to determine protection settings requirements and production of various relay protection files, as required.
Prepare calculations and technical / equipment specification documentation.
Execute complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and / or technological methods.
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.
Undertake technical quality assurance reviews and provide design approval / sign-off, as required, on substation-physical related designs and deliverables.
Work closely with other sections with the UK T&D Engineering Team, particularly the Protection & Control Section and Civil / Structural Section, to enable effective collaboration on multi-disciplinary projects and facilitate an optimal engineering function in the UK business.
Maintain technical compliance to applicable Burns & McDonnell and client design management standards, processes, and procedures on all work delivered.
Assist with developing and implementing policies, processes, procedures, standards, and technical guidance, as required, to continually improve the engineering capability within the P&C discipline.
Plan and lead client meetings (or meeting sections) relating to P&C engineering, as required.
Support the preparation of project proposals and tender presentations.
Drive ‘Safety by Design’ approach on all projects, at all times.
Support nurturing of a safety and technical excellence culture through emphasis on staff competence, diligence, and responsible attitude.
Understanding wider industry best practices and client technical standards / procedures for construction, operations & maintenance, and decommissioning, in order to drive safety, constructability, and operability throughout whole asset lifecycles.
Maintain project compliance to Burns & McDonnell’s UK Integrated Management System (IMS).
Support nurturing of world-class customer service culture, to drive client success.
Be an ambassador for Burns & McDonnell at all times, through acting in accordance with expected high ethical and moral standards, and in adherence to Burns & McDonnell Code of Conduct.
Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in team, including technical guidance.
Actively support marketing and business development activities, building relationships with client technical contacts to aid generating new business, and elevation of the Burns & McDonnell brand.
Identifying new skills and competencies required within the Burns & McDonnell team to meet business needs and actively supporting development and recruitment of talent, including candidate interviewing.
Participate in relevant professional bodies and industry groups. Maintain Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Support or lead portions of section meetings.
Interpret and support with establishing policies, procedures, and strategic goals of the organisation.
Assist in determining section objectives and requirements, organise projects and develop standards and guidelines.
Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
Assist with advancement and development of department tools and workflows to increase efficiency of designs, specification development, and project execution.
Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be asked of this position by management.

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an accredited program. and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or

Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required

Knowledge of engineering design management best practices with ability to implement this knowledge.

Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Health & Safety legislation relating to design and construction work in the electricity supply industry.

Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Environmental and Waste Management legislation.

Understanding of current Construction (Design & Management) Regulations.

Ideally, knowledge of National Grid’s procedures : TP106, TP107, TP131, TP135, TP137, TP141, TP153, TP163, TP183, TP184, TP188, TP189, TP191, TP211, TP215, TP235, TP241.

Knowledge and experience applying National Grids Technical Specification, Technical Guidance Notes, and Design Handbooks relating to substations.

Understanding of the causes and consequences of Impressed Voltage.

Understanding of the general requirements of procedural control of Temporary Works, in accordance with British Standards.

IT literate, with good knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications.

Knowledge of applying CAD technology / software to substation and P&C design and understanding of BIM principles (PAS 1192 and ISO 16950)

Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders across clients, industry, government and public.

Able to manage tasks on multiple projects and conflicting deadlines.

Able to work autonomously and / or as part of a project team.

Pro-active in building knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry.

Engaged in the engineering community and how to drive success for clients.

Ability to develop innovative and practical solutions to a range of problems, and an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger solution.

Ability to make an effective and collaborative contribution to the team through sharing knowledge, promoting ideas, and valuing the contribution of all team members

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location GB-Glasgow, UK-Glasgow

Schedule : Full-time

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID : 251337

Job Hire Type Experienced #UKO

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Construction

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