Principal Electrical Engineer

Date: Oct 30, 2024

Location:

Glasgow, GB London, GT LON, GB

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help you give us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

Req Id : 103143

Opportunity Type : Staff

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Contract Hire Only for this Project : No

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineering department sits within BV Operations and is a group of 1000 professionals located around the globe that delivers critical electrical infrastructure projects in all major solution areas for Black & Veatch.
From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

BV are growing our UK based team due to demand and we are now seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to join our Glasgow office, supporting a variety of projects within the UK and wider EMEA region. We are also open to applications from candidates who would prefer to be based in our central London office. You must be able to commute to the office 3 days per week and have the legal right to work in the UK.

This role will give leadership to our global design teams who produce drawings, SLDs, studies, reports and more. As the Principal Electrical Engineer, you will review and manage the overall design activity, interface with clients and keep the delivery schedule on track. Key solutions you will support include: Solar PV and BESS and other renewables, other power generation projects such as Waste-to-Energy plant design, Data Centre design as well as supporting the design of grid level infrastructure.

You’ll support the solutions with a focus on balance of plant, grid connection, substation design and transmission infrastructure. Your expertise will also inform bids and proposals, as well as the tendering process for EPC contracts. Mentorship and development of our UK based Graduate Electrical Engineers will be a further aspect of the role.

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Key Responsibilities

• Complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects. Typically supports multiple projects on complex technical challenges
• Researches and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
• Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work
• Prepares and reviews complex engineering calculations
• Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements
• Serves as a technical specialist, providing consultation and guidance to project teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered Engineer (or working towards).
• Proven track record leading a team of engineers.
• Sound understanding of UK Grid Code and relevant regulations, with significant experience on UK based electrical engineering projects.
• Experience with High Voltage (HV) electrical engineering design.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Desired Experience

• Experience in the design of HV substations. Ideally in the DNO/TO space, including:
• AIS or GIS at 132kV or above
• Knowledge of Overhead Line and/or underground cables
• Underground cable sizing and understanding of routing methods/considerations.
• Familiarity with Auxiliary and backup generation techniques.
• Transformer sizing
• Knowledge on clearance requirements
• Sizing of equipment such as CT/VT and surge arrestors
• Understanding of Earthing requirements
• Familiarity with codes and standards such as G81 or TP141 would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with Power System Studies and aligned connection capability requirements at DNO and TO levels.
• Experience performing Power System Studies (DiGSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, ETAP or similar).
• Experience interfacing with DNO/TO or NESO and confident engaging with clients.
• Protection and Control design experience.
• Knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles
• Intermediate knowledge of procurement & contract administration
• Experience in the technical scoping and costing of design focussed tender proposals.

Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.