Electrical Engineer - #1695003

Job Title: Electrical Engineer : High Voltage

Location: Bristol

Term: Permanent

Salary: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits and Car Allowance (or) Company Vehicle

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Electrical Engineer to support our client at their facility in Bristol, this is an exciting opportunity working for a leading high voltage engineering business who work across electrical power infrastructure, grid connection and renewable generation.

The Role

As an experienced Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for managing the technical electrical design interfaces, technical procurement and production of quality processes across a diverse range of electrical HV projects .

Duties and responsibilities of the role include, but not limited to:

• Support the Project Engineer and Senior Project Engineer with the project technical electrical deliverables
• Manage the electrical engineering interfaces within the project scope to generate equipment layouts, single line diagrams and technical electrical design packages including cable schedules, technical calculations and testing, and commissioning procedures
• Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers on design, installation, and commissioning. Manage the procurement process with the Procurement Manager, obtaining competitive tenders from the supply chain and supporting the Procurement Manager with technical submissions and queries. Attend manufacturers factory acceptance tests when required
• Co:ordinate with the Design Engineer and Project Engineer to determine roles and responsibilities within the project team
• Selection of Design Consultants, Equipment Suppliers and Subcontractors, obtain competitive tenders and submit technical information for subcontract tenders
• Review and compile safe systems of work for operational tasks in line with companies Approved Procedures and HV Safety Rules
• Produce Non:Conformance Reports on technical deviations
• Attend site project coordination meetings and undertake inspections / audits of site works to monitor quality, progress, manage commercial aspects of the project in line with statutory requirements
• Provide proactive support and guidance to all parties on compliance with statutory requirements and company standards
• Submit project requirements, technical information, programme and scope of works to companies Commissioning Manager to manage the commissioning process
• Manage and review simulation studies for generation connections undertaken by other consultants or carried out in:house, including load flow, reactive power capability, fault level analysis, power quality, and harmonic studies to demonstrate compliance with Engineering Recommendations, the Distribution Code, the Grid Code, and industry standards
• Option to undertake HV switching operations, work towards authorisation under the Companys HV rules and develop skills to become an Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP)
• Contribute to the future success of the business and Embrace and demonstrate priorities of Health and Safety.
  
  

Heres what you need to be successful in the role:

• Degree, HND in Electrical Engineering or similar field, or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience of Electrical Engineering within the High Voltage renewables or utilities industries
• Experience with supporting technical electrical engineering projects within the High Voltage renewables or utilities industries
• Proven ability of good communication and influence at all levels
• Capable of working effectively whilst under pressure
• Adept at assessing and identifying compliance shortfalls or engineering opportunities within designs
• Able to plan ahead and prioritise workload
• Proficient in following business processes whilst managing multiple time pressured tasks
• Right to Work within the UK without limitation
• Must be available to travel on work related business throughout the UK