Substation Electrical Design Engineer

 

SUBSTATION ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER 

 

Job Introduction

An opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join our expanding Engineering Design team based at our offices in Cardiff. The successful candidate will have the chance to work on a wide variety of EHV substation design aspects.

Our project program facilitates the rollout of substation construction works from 11kV up to 132kV, along with providing support for increasing customer connection activity.

Engineering Design are the conduit through which conceptual network designs become buildable solutions, for the replacement and reinforcement of our substation assets. With the urgent need to achieve carbon neutrality across the country, having robust and reliable network assets is critical. We have an accelerating workload to meet this demand and require additional, talented engineers to help us rise to the challenge.

We are a growing team with a culture of support, progress and continuous improvement. We are looking for an individual who can join us in expanding and developing our outputs, who is committed to the success of the team, and is able to take ownership and personal responsibility for their workload.

As part of our hybrid working approach and in line with our policy, this role allows you to apply for a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need.

• Please note the successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

Evidence of your stated qualifications may be required prior to appointment.

 

Main Responsibilities

• Preparation of concept substation designs at pre-sanction stage. Identifying the engineering design merits of alternative scheme variants/options.
• Working closely with fellow Engineering Designers/other departments on a project-by-project basis as part of a discrete team.
• Managing design workload effectively, identifying where project-specific design work can best be carried out by junior team members and briefing accordingly.
• Responding promptly to queries arising from site during construction phase.
• Ensuring compliance of design output with NGED policy.
• Identifying the safety implications of decisions made at design stage on the constructability, operation, maintenance and final decommissioning of substation asset.
• Ensuring compliance of design output with relevant NGED policy.
• Physical design of indoor and open-terminal substations (preparation of substation layouts and associated detailed mechanical drawings/ schedules)
• Providing design outputs for Protection and Control Panel & Scheme Designs from 11kV to 132kV.

 

The Ideal Candidate

Candidates should be qualified to higher BTEC/HNC level or equivalent in an appropriate engineering discipline

Ideally you will have experience in preparing and manipulating engineering drawings, using computer-aided design tools (e.g. AutoCAD) as this is the main tool we use; however for a promising candidate who is able and willing to gain these skills rapidly, this may not be a barrier.

Candidates will further be expected to demonstrate customer focus, flexibility, good communication skills and an ability to manage a number of design commissions. Where a candidate cannot demonstrate skills in the full range of responsibilities above, but has significant aptitude and experience in a narrower field of expertise, this individual may be considered if the skills demonstrated would be particularly beneficial to the team.

Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence

National Grid Electricity Distribution is committed to safeguarding the interests of the Company, colleagues and customers. This role is subject to a satisfactory Barring Service (DBS) check. Depending on the role, different levels of screening and vetting are required. Some roles require a triannual check.

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About The Company

Joining the UK’s leading electricity distribution business means plenty of career opportunities and well-deserved recognition. We reward hard work and encourage ambition. So, as well as a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (we double match your contributions up to a maximum of 12%)
• Annual Share Save plan
• Contributory private healthcare scheme for you and your family
• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
• Free on-site parking at all our main sites

 

Things you need to know 

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all applications in our recruitment system so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information at interview stage. If you require additional support to complete your online application, please email [email protected]

Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, please check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received, so it would be best to apply as soon as you can.

 

About Us

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

National Grid employs over 29,000 people worldwide. We are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be at the heart of a clean, fair and affordable energy future and we are doing this in a fast-moving industry with an increasing focus on tackling climate change, exploring new energy sources that are renewable, low carbon, and improve efficiency to meet demand.