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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 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader transmission & distribution services.

Acting in a qualified engineer capacity within the (power) Transmission & Distribution Global Practice, to produce design engineering deliverables for Burns & McDonnell’s Protection & Control (P&C) engineering projects. This includes (but is not limited to):

• Leading on project technical solution development, unaided and when appropriate;

• Participating in multi-disciplinary teams to produce specific sub-packages of detailed engineering deliverables;

• Supporting the Substations Section Manager in growing and enhancing the protection & control engineering capability in the UK business; andproviding guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers with the engineering team, particularly those in the P&C discipline.

• Be a lead technical role on P&C 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 substation P&C design packages, compliant to required client and national technical standards (ENA/BS/IEC/IEEE etc.).

• Power system studies (fault level and load flow) required to determine protection settings requirements and production of various relay protection files, as required.

• 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 P&C discipline.

• Plan and lead client meetings (or meeting sections) relating to P&C engineering, as required.

• 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.

• 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.

• Participate in 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.

• Assist with advancement and development of 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an accredited program. and 3 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required or

• Master Degree in Electrical Engineering and 2 years of electrical engineering experience, consulting preferred. Required

• Knowledge of engineering design management best practices with ability to implement this knowledge.

• Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Health & Safety legislation relating to design and construction work in the electricity supply industry.

• Understanding of the requirements of relevant UK Environmental and Waste Management legislation.

• Understanding of current Construction (Design & Management) Regulations.

• Ideally, knowledge of National Grid’s procedures: TP106, TP107, TP131, TP135, TP137, TP141, TP153, TP163, TP183, TP184, TP188, TP189, TP191, TP211, TP215, TP235, TP241.

• Knowledge and experience applying National Grids Technical Specification, Technical Guidance Notes, and Design Handbooks relating to substations.

• Understanding of the causes and consequences of Impressed Voltage.

• Understanding of the general requirements of procedural control of Temporary Works, in accordance with British Standards.

• IT literate, with good knowledge of using Microsoft Office applications.

• Knowledge of applying CAD technology/software to substation and P&C design and understanding of BIM principles (PAS 1192 and ISO 16950)

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders across clients, industry, government and public.

• Able to manage tasks on multiple projects and conflicting deadlines.

• Able to work autonomously and/or as part of a project team.

• Pro-active in building knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry.

• Engaged in the engineering community and how to drive success for clients.

• Ability to develop innovative and practical solutions to a range of problems, and an understanding of how one issue may be part of a much larger solution.

• Ability to make an effective and collaborative contribution to the team through sharing knowledge, promoting ideas, and valuing the contribution of all team members.

Job Electrical Engineering

Primary Location GB-Birmingham UK-Birmingham

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time

Req ID: 242952

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DZ #UKO