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    Staff Substation Electrical Engineer - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Burns & McDonnell

    Burns & McDonnell
    Burns & McDonnell Glasgow, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    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 with 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader transmission & distribution services.

    Acting in a qualified engineer capacity within the (power) Transmission & Distribution Global Practice, to produce design engineering deliverables for Burns & McDonnell's substation (physical/primary plant) 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 Substations Section engineering capability in the UK business; and providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers within the engineering team, particularly those in the Substations Section.
  • Be a lead technical role on substation 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 design packages, compliant with required client and national technical standards (ENA/BS/IEC/IEEE, etc.).
  • Earthing studies and substation earth system design.
  • 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 with 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 of 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 Substations Section.
  • Plan and lead client meetings (or meeting sections) relating to substation engineering, as required.
  • Act as Principal Designer representative, as defined by UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, where required.
  • Support the preparation of project proposals and tender presentations.
  • Drive 'Safety by Design' approach on all projects, at all times.
  • Support nurturing of safety and technical excellence culture through an 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 the Burns & McDonnell Code of Conduct.
  • Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in the team, including technical guidance.
  • Actively support marketing and business development activities, building relationships with client technical contacts to aid in 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 the 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 developing standards and guidelines.
  • Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
  • Assist with the advancement and development of department tools and workflows to increase the 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's degree in an electrical-based (or closely related) engineering discipline, from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 3 years of substation engineering design experience in the electricity transmission & distribution sector.
  • Membership in a relevant professional Engineering Institution (e.g. IET, CIGRE, IEC, IEEE, etc.).

    • Desirable

  • Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH Cert./Dip., NVQ Level 3 in H&S-related subject).
  • Professional registration as an Incorporated Engineer with the Engineering Council.
  • Substation safety and access training (e.g. NSI 30, BESC: AIM, etc.)
  • Formal training in CDM 2015, Construction Safety, and Impressed Voltages.
  • Knowledge of engineering design management best practices with the 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, 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
  • 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.
  • Proactive in building knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry.
  • Engaged in the engineering community and how we can drive success for our 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.

    • EEO/Minorities/Disabled/Females/Veterans

    Job Electrical Engineering

    Primary Location GB-Birmingham UK-Birmingham

    Other Locations GB-Glasgow, UK-Glasgow

    Schedule: Full-time

    Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

    Req ID: 233621

    Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JA #UKO

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