Senior HV Plant Engineer - Transmission & Distribution (Multiple Location, UK)

Description Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader in Transmission & Distribution services. The Senior HV Plant Engineer will act in a senior technical capacity in producing Burns & McDonnell’s UK engineering related project deliverables relating to substation (physical/primary plant), within the (power) Transmission & Distribution Global Practice. This includes (but not limited to): Responsibilities undertaking senior and lead technical roles on project specific multi-disciplinary engineering teams; being a senior technical authority on substation engineering within the wider company; supporting the Substations Section Manager in growing and enhancing the Substations Section engineering capability in the UK business; and providing guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers with the engineering team, particularly those in the Substations Section. Lead successful output of substation engineering deliverables in the UK business, working with the Substations Section Manager to determine suitable substation engineering personnel from across our global offices, as required. Be a lead technical role on substation design project deliverables, ranging from 11kV up to 400kV (with a particular emphasis on 132kV voltages and above), including undertaking the role of Lead Project Engineer on project teams, as required and when appropriate. Produce detailed electricity substation design packages, compliant to required client and national technical standards (ENA/BS/IEC/IEEE etc.). Earthing studies and substation earth system design. Prepare calculations and technical/equipment specification documentation. Execute complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment, and/or technological methods. 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. Undertake technical quality assurance reviews and provide design approval/sign-off, as required, on substation-physical related designs and deliverables. Work closely with other sections with the UK T&D Engineering Team, particularly the Protection & Control Section and Civil/Structural Section, to enable effective collaboration on multi-disciplinary projects and facilitate an optimal engineering function in the UK business. Maintain technical compliance to applicable Burns & McDonnell and client design management standards, processes, and procedures on all work delivered. Assist with developing and implementing policies, processes, procedures, standards, and technical guidance, as required, to continually improve the engineering capability within the Substations Section. Plan and lead client meetings (or meeting sections) relating to substation engineering, as required. Act as Principal Designer representative, as defined by UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, where required. Where appropriate and required relating the substation work, act as Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE), as defined by National Grid’s TP137 procedure, or equivalent role as defined by other clients. Support the preparation of project proposals and tender presentations. Drive "Safety by Design" approach on all projects, at all times. Support nurturing of a safety and technical excellence culture through emphasis on staff competence, diligence, and responsible attitude. Understanding wider industry best practices and client technical standards/procedures for construction, operations & maintenance, and decommissioning, in order to drive safety, constructability, and operability throughout whole asset lifecycles. Maintain project compliance to Burns & McDonnell’s UK Integrated Management System (IMS). Support nurturing of world-class customer service culture, to drive client success. Be an ambassador for Burns & McDonnell at all times through acting in accordance with expected high ethical and moral standards, and in adherence to Burns & McDonnell Code of Conduct. Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in team, including technical guidance, and recommending training needs to the Substations Section Manager. Actively support marketing and business development activities, building relationships with client technical contacts to aid generating new business, and elevation of the Burns & McDonnell brand. Identifying new skills and competencies required within the Burns & McDonnell team to meet business needs and actively supporting development and recruitment of talent, including candidate interviewing. Act as an industry technical leader in substation-physical design and contribute to relevant professional bodies and industry groups. Maintain Continued Professional Development (CPD). Support or lead portions of section meetings. Interpret and support with establishing policies, procedures, and strategic goals of the organisation. Assist in determining section objectives and requirements, organise projects and develop standards and guidelines. Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems. Advance and develop department tools and workflows to increase efficiency of designs, specification development, and project execution. Undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be asked of this position by management. #J-18808-Ljbffr Burns & McDonnell