Senior Electrical Engineer (NG Transmission)

Are you an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer with experience of complex Extra High Voltage (EHV) infrastructure or power projects?

Does the opportunity to work on a significant project at the National Grid Wimbledon Substation, involving the upgrade and expansion of critical infrastructure, excite you? Then a career at Crown House Technologies is for you.

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Electrical Engineer to join our project team at the National Grid Wimbledon Substation. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will provide crucial electrical engineering expertise and support across all stages of the project, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of the electrical aspects of the works. You will be a key point of contact for electrical design queries and will play a vital role in the coordination with design houses and site teams.

We are looking for an engineer whose key responsibilities will be:

• Technical Expertise - providing in-depth electrical engineering knowledge and guidance on all aspects of the project, including HV plant, protection and control systems, and HV cables.
• Design Liaison and Review
• Quality Assurance 
• Testing and Commissioning 
• Risk Management

You will provide technical support to the Project Manager on all electrical engineering matters, and to the site-based construction teams, resolving electrical engineering issues and ensuring adherence to design requirements.  You will assist in the management of electrical design changes, ensuring proper documentation and approval processes are followed. You will be a skilled communicator, liaising effectively with National Grid representatives and other stakeholders on electrical engineering matters. You will also be required to ensure that work complies with CDM regulations and to assist in the preparation of technical reports and progress updates related to electrical works. 

We're looking for a candidate with the following skills and experience:

• Degree Qualified in Electrical Engineering
• Chartered Engineer Status (or working towards it) with a recognized professional institution.
• Significant experience (5+ years) as an Electrical Engineer, with a strong focus on high-voltage power transmission and distribution systems.
• Detailed knowledge of HV plant, protection and control systems, and HV cables.
• Proven experience working with National Grid standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Experience in the review and approval of electrical designs and specifications.
• Strong understanding of electrical installation practices and testing procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You must have a strong commitment to safety and quality as well as the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Experience of working on substation projects would be advantageous as well as knowledge of earthing and bonding requirements for HV installations. 

Don't match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning so if you'd like to talk about part time or flexible hours we may be able to accommodate this so just let us know.

About us

Crown House technologies is one of the UK's most advanced, and innovative, engineering and business services specialists. Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, and founded on more than 200 years of experience, we are a leading construction and infrastructure technology services provider, supplying a complete Building Services package with communications, ICT, intelligent building, monitoring, BMS and the UK's largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facility - a 129,000 sq. ft factory - offering Off-site manufacturing and assembly for our digitally engineered modular MEICA packages.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email resourcingteam@laingorourke.com

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