Principal Engineer - Primary Design

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To act in a senior technical capacity in producing WSP engineering related project deliverables relating to Primary Engineering for Transmission & Distribution, Renewable (Onshore & Offshore wind/ Solar), BESS projects. This includes (but not limited to):

• Draft proposals and develop scopes, including conceptual designs and execution plans.

• Generate engineering cost and man-hour estimates, as well as schedules.

• Create detailed engineering drawings for Extra High Voltage (EHV) projects, covering both Air Insulated Substations (AIS) and Gas Insulated Substations (GIS), ranging from 11kV up to 400kV (with a particular emphasis on 132kV voltages and above)

• Develop designs to support detailed engineering, such as Land Utilisation Plan, Elevations, Above and Below Grade Conduit layouts, Grounding layout & it’s connection details, Lighting and Lightning protection with respective details, Bill of Materials, CDM, MEWP layouts and Design Calculations.

• Possess knowledge of Busbar sizing, Sag Tension, and Short Circuit (strung bus and equipment bus) force calculations.

• Facilitate coordination of design activities across various departments, including Civil/Structural, Networks, and Transmission Line. Conduct design reviews, participate in virtual meetings, and collaborate closely with clients.

• Coordinate with team members and monitor project schedules, ensuring submissions meet high-quality standards.

• Produce comprehensive electrical substation design packages that comply with the required client technical standards or IEC/IEEE/NGTS.

• Undertake consultancy role on FEED stage projects, including production of technical reports and presentations.

• Maintain compliance to CDM Regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of substation and electrical system design.

• Collaborate with WSP UK office on design activities.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members.

• Develop and enhance processes, tools, and potentially implement new technologies into the design process.

• Periodic Quality check to be conducted for other engineers & designers.

• Exhibit ingenuity, foresight, and wise decision-making skills in proactively identifying and resolving challenges.

• Contribute to the progress and growth of departmental tools and workflows aimed at improving the effectiveness of design processes, specification development, and project implementation.

• Engage in training sessions and meetings dedicated to addressing targeted organizational initiatives.

• Drive ‘Safety by Design’ approach on all projects, always.

• Possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.

• Have a minimum of 12 years of experience in the field of Substation Transmission & Distribution, Renewable (Onshore & Offshore wind/ Solar), BESS projects.

• Preferably familiar with UK projects. Experience of working in a lead substation design role on National Grid Electricity Transmission projects (or other UK utilities like SSEN, SPEN etc.) in the UK will be an added advantage.

• Thorough knowledge and experience applying National Grids Technical Specification, Technical Guidance Notes, and Design Handbooks relating to substations in the UK is expected.

• Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Health & Safety legislation relating to design and construction work in the electricity supply industry.

• Membership in a relevant professional Engineering Institution, such as IET, CIGRE, IEC, IEEE, is desirable.

• Experience in Onshore wind, Offshore wind, Renewable (solar) and BESS projects is preferred.

• Experience with software such as CDEGS and WinIGS is preferred.

• Familiarity with 3D tools for Engineering design is desirable.

• Strong proficiency in standard engineering techniques and procedures.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in utilizing standard engineering techniques and procedures.

• Demonstrates diligence, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Capable of managing tasks across multiple projects and handling conflicting deadlines.

• Able to work independently and/or as part of a project team.

BGV:

• Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (“BGV”) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.

• Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner”.