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We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Preparation of designs and deliverables related to primary electrical systems for transmission and distribution projects. The tasks may encompass, but are not limited to, the following, depending on project requirements and the design phase: Design of primary substation systems, including AIS/GIS configurations, transformer installations, circuit breaker selection, busbar arrangements, switchgear layouts, and disconnectors for voltages up to 800kV.
Preparation of single-line diagrams (SLDs), general arrangement (GA) layouts, equipment sizing, and equipment layout plans for substations and transmission systems. Short-circuit force calculations, busbar sizing, fault current analysis, and equipment protection design, ensuring system stability and protection under fault conditions. Design of earthing systems, including grounding layouts, ground grid system design, and lightning protection systems for substations.
Design and integration of HVDC and HVAC systems, including converter stations, ensuring compatibility with the overall substation design. Development of transformer layouts, including oil containment, busduct routing, and secondary system interfaces. Optimisation of substation layouts for new and upgraded substations, considering space constraints, equipment accessibility, and construction considerations.
Review and development of control and protection systems for primary substations, ensuring coordination with secondary systems and compliance with grid operator requirements. Coordination with civil teams to design and integrate foundations, steel structures, and electrical cable routes, ensuring seamless integration with the primary systems. Development of equipment specification documents, bill of materials (BOM), and procurement support, ensuring the correct equipment is selected as per project requirements.
Preparation of electrical interconnection diagrams, termination diagrams, cable schedules, and other supporting documentation for the installation and operation of primary systems. Detailed design and review of auxiliary systems, such as cooling systems, auxiliary power supplies, and battery systems for substations. Underground cable design, including cable sizing, cable routing, and integration into existing systems, particularly for HV cable systems.
Coordination with external vendors and contractors to ensure the supply and installation of equipment in accordance with design specifications and project requirements.   Qualifications Master of Engineering degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited college or university. Chartered Engineer (CEng), or Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent in the relevant field from any global organization (e.g., Institution of Electrical Engineers, UK) Overall 10+ years of work experience is preferred.
Prior experience in leading large design engineering teams performing Grid Substation design in a global consultancy firm is preferred. Experience on HV Plant De