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Senior P&C Design Engineer

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Balfour Beatty

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Logistics
    Engineering
  • Leeds
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You should have a higher qualification in Electrical Engineering, expertise in power systems, protection systems, design documentation, and UK industry experience, preferably with National Grid.
  • You will coordinate design requirements, manage progress, prepare documents, ensure compliance with standards, and liaise with teams for project execution and completion.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of electrical engineering applications and concepts, power system technologies and protection systems for high voltage power transmission electrical systems.
  • In depth knowledge of preparing and interpreting single line diagrams, schematics, related drawings documentation and other outputs.
  • Be knowledgeable in electrical protection systems, system components, engineering requirements and standards.
  • HNC in Electrical Engineering or higher.
  • Liaising with customers and suppliers
  • UK Industry experience, preferably National Grid.
  • Overall design and specification of electrical power systems and associated power system components
  • Calculations to demonstrate integrity of designs
  • Microsoft Office Packages

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development and training needs of the Design Team as appropriate to skills level /experience.
  • Upon contract award, liaise and co-ordinate contract requirements with project manager, customer, external suppliers and other Balfour Beatty departments at earliest opportunity.
  • Establish design content of work package and the design resource to achieve the required time scales, in line with project programme, via development of detail engineering programmes.
  • Effectively control, update and report on progress throughout contract life, giving estimates to complete and highlight potential resource problems to the Design Delivery Manager.
  • Co-ordinate with other Balfour Beatty departments as necessary to specify and quantify equipment / material to achieve greatest benefit to the company.
  • Report variations in the Contract Scope of Work to the Design Manager / Project Manager, indicate implications and only proceed with these variations following verbal / written approval from the Project Manager.
  • Prepare instructions for all materials and special tools required for site and pass this information to the Project Manager and Project Assistant for authorisation and processing with procurement.
  • Specify any specific test certificates and/or operations & maintenance manuals as part of technical spec and/or purchase order requisition.
  • Identify all relevant standards and Customer requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant National / International Standards and legislation, and contract specification.
  • Examine contract documentation and establish the Company’s scope of work including termination boundaries.
  • Attend and contribute to Design Review / Contract Close-out Meetings, ensuring that appropriate items are actioned in a timely manner.
  • Liaise with Designers and Draughtspersons on drawings requirements.
  • Initiate the preparation of all required drawings and approve all drawings to be submitted for customer / sub-contractor interface.
  • In conjunction with other Balfour Beatty Engineering Services Departments, prepare Installation and Commissioning packages, in a timely manner as dictated by the Site Installation & Commissioning Schedule.
  • Prepare special Test Specifications and Procedures for the Inspection and Test Department.
  • Receive “As Installed” site drawings and documentation and liaise with other Balfour Beatty Engineering Services Departments to ensure accurate final records are prepared and submitted to client in line with the requirements of the contract specification.
  • Highlight any design issues to the Design Manager / Project Manager proposing any possible solution for review.

FAQs

What is the main function of the Senior P&C Design Engineer role?

The main function of the role is to engineer the control and protection designs for electrical substation projects up to a voltage of 400kV.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A minimum of an HNC in Electrical Engineering or higher is required.

What kind of experience is preferred for candidates applying to this role?

Candidates should have UK industry experience, preferably with National Grid, and experience in liaising with customers and suppliers, as well as overall design and specification of electrical power systems and associated components.

What are the general responsibilities of this role?

General responsibilities include contributing to the development and training needs of the Design Team.

What planning responsibilities are involved in this job?

Planning responsibilities include liaising and coordinating contract requirements, establishing design content and resources, and controlling and reporting on progress throughout the contract life.

What procurement responsibilities does the role entail?

Responsibilities include coordinating with other departments to specify and quantify equipment, reporting variations in the contract scope, preparing material instructions, and specifying test certificates for technical specifications.

What design responsibilities will the Senior P&C Design Engineer have?

Design responsibilities involve identifying relevant standards, examining contract documentation, liaising with designers on drawing requirements, approving drawings, and preparing installation and commissioning packages.

What software skills are necessary for this position?

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Packages is required.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, contributing to the development and training needs of the Design Team is part of the responsibilities.

What are the key benefits of working with Balfour Beatty in this role?

Benefits include smart working with flexible hours, 25 days paid annual leave, family-friendly policies, a pension scheme, and various recognition and volunteering schemes.

Is diversity and inclusion valued at Balfour Beatty?

Yes, Balfour Beatty is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion as essential components of a successful workplace through their Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

Does Balfour Beatty have initiatives for hiring veterans or persons with disabilities?

Yes, Balfour Beatty actively encourages applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists, and is also a Disability Confident Employer committed to supporting individuals with disabilities in the hiring process.

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10,001+
Employees
1909
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. With 24,500 employees, we provide innovative and efficient infrastructure that underpins our daily lives, supports communities and enables economic growth. We finance, develop, build and maintain complex infrastructure such as transportation, power and utility systems, social and commercial buildings.