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Senior P&C Design Engineer

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Balfour Beatty

20d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You should have electrical engineering knowledge, experience with high voltage systems, design interpretation skills, and HNC or higher, plus UK industry experience, ideally with National Grid.
  • You will coordinate design requirements, manage progress, prepare documentation, ensure compliance, and address design issues while collaborating with project managers and teams.

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.
  • Education: HNC in Electrical Engineering or higher.
  • Experience: 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 is the required educational background for this position?

A HNC in Electrical Engineering or higher is required.

What types of experience are preferred for candidates applying for this role?

Candidates should have experience liaising with customers and suppliers, UK industry experience (preferably with National Grid), overall design and specification of electrical power systems, and knowledge of calculations to demonstrate the integrity of designs.

What are the general responsibilities of the Senior P&C Design Engineer?

General responsibilities include contributing to the development and training needs of the Design Team as appropriate to skills level/experience.

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

Planning responsibilities include liaising and coordinating contract requirements, establishing design content of work packages, and effectively controlling, updating, and reporting on progress throughout the contract life.

What procurement responsibilities are associated with this role?

Procurement responsibilities include coordinating equipment/material specifications, reporting variations in the Contract Scope of Work, preparing instructions for materials and tools required, and specifying test certificates and operation manuals.

What design responsibilities will the Senior P&C Design Engineer be expected to handle?

Design responsibilities include ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements, preparing and approving drawings, and preparing Installation and Commissioning packages.

Is prior experience with electrical protection systems necessary for this role?

Yes, in-depth knowledge of electrical protection systems, system components, engineering requirements, and standards is necessary.

What benefits does Balfour Beatty offer to employees?

Balfour Beatty offers smart working options, 25 days of paid annual leave, family-friendly policies, pension, share incentive plans, volunteering leave, and recognition schemes.

Does Balfour Beatty promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, Balfour Beatty believes that diversity and inclusion are essential and actively works to grow a diverse workforce and develop an inclusive culture.

What job reference number corresponds to the Senior P&C Design Engineer position?

The job reference number is BBUK12641.

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Balfour Beatty

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1909
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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.