Senior Secondary Design Engineer
Siemens
- York
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Technical responsibility for secondary systems, control & protection design up to 400kV to meet the requirements of the contract, promoting safety, minimising cost, considering constructability and future reliability. Accountable for approving secondary engineering design of the team as required.
- Verification authority of all Secondary designs i.e. SLD, KLD, scheme drawings, interlocking, wiring diagrams, interface lists, signal lists, termination wiring schedules, design calculations including voltage drop, setting calculations, CT/VT sizing, etc.
- Responsible for co-ordination with the client, civil, project management and other interfaces and deliver a high-quality technical output from the team in line with the agreed delivery timescales and budget.
- Conduct customer training and support PreFAT/FAT and commissioning activities.
- Actively participate in research and development activities together with other specialists to develop the state-of-the-art secondary systems of future power conversion products and solutions.
- Responsible for ensuring design risk assessments/HAZID’s are in place for all design solutions and residual risks are passed on to the H&S file. Positively influence design and construction safety performance and aims for zero accidents.
- Abide by all business compliance requirements in line with Company policies, for example Business Conduct Guidelines & Confidential Information.
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills, ownership and accountability are pivotal for this role. Makes a positive contribution to the team. Acts as a coach to train the team. Sets goals and clarifies expectations of the team on the delivery of Projects. Invests time to lead and facilitate the work of others. Responds to the ideas, concerns, and needs of junior members within the team.
- Bachelor or Masters degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience. Member of the IET or equivalent Professional Body; Chartered status is desirable.
- Extensive proven experience leading, delivering high quality secondary electrical designs and having verification authority within the Electricity Transmission, Distribution or Railway industry preferably using Power Electronics technology including HVDCs, Static Frequency Converters, Static Var Compensators, Rolling Stock traction and auxiliary power converters and other motor drives.
- Fully conversant with the latest Transmission, Distribution and/or Railway standards & technologies with practical construction experience.
- Good knowledge in communication protocols used in automation systems like IEC101, IEC104, IEC61850, security standards (IEC 62443, ISO 27019), technologies and best practices for substation automation engineering ideally with multiple vendors.
- Demonstrable HSQE management knowledge including CDM requirements.
- Experience with direct client interface and representing the business to external parties is desirable.
- Proven level of management experience including supervising and developing junior colleagues, Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Flexible, innovative approach, able to evaluate, adapt and apply alternative new technologies.
- 26 days holiday, increasing up to 29 days with length of service.
- Excellent pension, with Siemens matching contributions up to 10% of pensionable salary.
- Performance related bonus scheme
- Flexible benefits to suit your personal needs.
- Flexible working policy
- Investment in personal development and support to membership of professional institutions