Electrical Design Engineer - Substation/ Primary Plant
Granite Recruitment is currently hiring an experienced contract Primary Design Engineer for a confidential infrastructure client, supporting major power transmission and distribution projects based in Scotland.
This is a 12-month contract role, outside IR35, with a Scotland-based project scope and flexible working arrangements to be discussed.
The main function of the role is to lead HV Primary Engineering design delivery for electrical substation projects up to 400kV, working closely with design engineers, project teams and wider stakeholders.
The successful contractor will support design delivery management, coordinate engineering activities and provide technical leadership across primary plant design work packages.
The role also includes supporting planning, procurement and technical assurance responsibilities for the delivery of substation projects.
What you’ll be doing
Lead the Design team to deliver design to the Customer specification requirements, ensuring compliance with relevant National / International Standards and legislation.
Check and approve HV plant design deliverables e.g. single line diagram, layout/Elevation drawings, MEWP access layouts, SC force calculations, earthing design / calculations etc.
Lead design work with due regard to Health & Safety procedures and obligations under current CDM regulations. Any perceived risks and mitigation measures should be advised to the Engineering Manager for effective action.
Ensure all required models and drawings have an adequate level of review and approval including the supplier and subcontractor supply chains. Incorporating the best practice of BIM as established in the Engineering team.<