CDAE - Primary design Engineer

Job Description

Primary Design Engineer - HV Substations

Overview:

Lead the design delivery for high-voltage (up to 400kV) substation projects, ensuring alignment with Grid requirements and industry standards. Support Design Delivery Managers with team oversight and contribute to project planning and procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate HV primary substation design, ensuring compliance with specifications and applicable standards.

• Check and approve key design deliverables: single line diagrams, layouts, SC force and earthing calculations, access provisions, etc.

• Act as Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) per Grid procedures.

• Represent the Principal Designer role under CDM 2015, where required.

• Review technical specs and supplier proposals.

• Support planning, work allocation, and resource coordination within the design team.

• Contribute to design risk assessments and ensure safety and sustainability by design.

• Prepare and review design management plans (DEMP) and ensure compliance with internal engineering expectations (e.g., GMEE).

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent); Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.

• Member of a relevant professional body (e.g., MIET).

• 10+ years' experience in HV substation design.

• Strong understanding of AIS/GIS up to 400kV and HV plant equipment.

• Familiarity with Grid standards and TP141 qualification (advantageous).

• Competence in engineering tools (e.g., AutoCAD, MS Office) and design validation through calculations.

• BIM 360 experience desirable.

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