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ONSS Substation Electrical Engineer
Contract Role – ONSS Substation Electrical Engineer
Location: London or Glasgow Employment Type: Contract basis (initially) Expectation: Experience in substations with proficiency in minimum 275kV systems, preferably within offshore wind or EHV transmission
Main Purpose of the Role
The ONSS Substation Electrical Engineer plays a critical technology and standards leadership role in delivering the onshore substation (ONSS) package for East Anglia 1N (EA1N), a major offshore wind development in the South-East of the UK.
Reporting to the ONSS Package Manager, the role is responsible for:
- Driving high-level technical oversight across design, construction, testing, commissioning, and close-out phases to support the project’s Final Investment Decision (FID).
- Negotiating, reviewing, and agreeing technical Employer Requirements (ERs) with contractors and interfacing teams (contractor constraints such as MEQ, export cables, and system integration).
- Collaborating globally across Europe on technical and commercial matters, including travel for contract discussions & project delivery coordination.
Key Responsibilities
Technical & Delivery Leadership
- Support Safety Management System (SMS), Environmental Management System (EMS), and Quality Management System (QMS) implementation.
- Ensure compliance with HSQE legislation (including CDM regulatory obligations) and coordinate health and safety during construction phases to minimise risks.
- Monitor Civil, Electrical, and Cable Site Works against UK/EU specifications (British Standards, Euro Codes, etc.).
- Oversee Contractors’ performance through site visits, toolbox talks, daily coordination meetings and attendance at pre-task briefings.
- Manage electrical design data from multiple packages (MEQ, export cables, system integration) to ensure a timely-integrated design without compromising project schedules.
- Own the electrical scope (EHV, HV, LV) by:
- Specifying, designing, and procuring equipment.
- Collaborating on site installation, testing (e.g., Factory Acceptance Tests), inspection, and commissioning phases.
- Coordinate Lessons Learned initiatives across multiple projects to enhance business value and risk management.
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Quality & Compliance
- Ensure all technical assessments, reports, and due diligence adhere to internal procedures and industry standards.
- Review manufacturer/contractor documentation for compliance with project requirements.
- Lead quality assurance/control inspections during manufacture and factory testing phases.
- Compile risk, safety, and status reports (weekly, monthly, and ad hoc) for stakeholders, including progress tracking and early warning flagging.
Strategic Contribution
- Stay current with emerging technical advancements in EHV/HV/LV systems to drive cost/safety/risk optimisation.
- Liaise internally with Project Services, Regional Directors, O&M, Contract, and HSQE Teams to align purchasing strategy, asset operation, and cost risk management.
- Influence and adjudicate critical project decisions while balancing technical excellence, efficiency, and budget.
Key Criteria
| Essential Experience/Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Technical Expertise | Minimum 10+ years in large-scale substations (≤275kV or higher)—ideally within offshore wind or transmission networks. |
| Proven knowledge of power system studies (e.g., short circuit calculation, load flow, harmonic analysis). | |
| EHV/HV/LV Components & Systems | Deep understanding of: switchgear, transformers, neutral earthing, shunt reactors/capacitors, harmonic filters, MTV/AC/DC systems. |
| **Technical Degree: ** | Degree-level education (in electrical engineering, power systems preferred) with Masters (MEng preferred). |
| Industry Experience | – 4+ years in offshore transmission projects (preferably for wind farms or grid connections).<br>– Hands-on experience managing contract stages (procurement, programme, cost/risk tracking). |
| Health/Safety/Regulatory Focus: | In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations, HSQE legislation, environmental compliance in construction/marine sectors. |
| Effective Communication | – Confident verbal/written reporting for internal & contractual stakeholders.<br>– Ability to Summarise complex technical issues for non-engineer teams. |
| Leadership & Risk Mitigation | Proactive stakeholder coordination, resilience under tight deadlines, ability to manage conflict, anticipate barriers, and implement mitigation. |
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Key Behaviours
- Analytical & Creative Problem-Solving— montréЙ uV industry trends/TCO models to improve process efficiency.
- Sans ciller under pressure while maintaining clinical judgment.
- open to amendments to ensure adrrSetuping orgalevoz#else changes smoothly.
Key Interfaces
Internal
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Discipline Leads (EleCifling, Civil, Machinery): Verify alignment on scope and risks.
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OA1N Project Operations: Ensure asset transfers are efficiently operated
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O&M (Operations & Maintenance): Understand handover requirements for ongoing Target Condition Project Management).
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Regional Publishing: Request input from HEads of Engineering/Contract
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HSQE & Legal: Collaborate to track regulatory commitments
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Contract Managers: Optimize contract terms/documents for risk/value.
External
- Vendors/Manufacturers: Conduct paper reviews (FATs/FAT/tariffs - Subcontractors/Principals:* Manage OE’s timelines shippendencies.
insight:
East Anglia 1N’s COMmissioning will involve integrating over 6x offshore windfarm stages—offering a rare opportunity to shape projects cost/performance.
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