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Senior Principal HV Plant Engineer

England
Posted 17 days ago
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The Opportunity

The transmission and distribution sector is rapidly transforming against a backdrop of growing demand, regulatory changes, ambitious carbon reduction targets and new innovations in technology.

If you are passionate about making a difference, then join our industry leading Energy team in leading the change!

We are currently seeking a Principal/ Senior HV Plant Engineer in our Energy Team. This is an exciting opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of projects, across various technical disciplines with clients across country. These projects can include HVDC, interconnectors, windfarms, substations, OHL, geotechnical solutions, building design, protection systems, LVAC, FEED, new builds, refurbishment works, connections schemes etc.

The role is to work as part of the HV team for electrical substation design projects. You will be working closely with our other disciplines and supporting/leading FEED design and detailed design, for substation refurbishment/extensions and new-build projects. Ideally you will have experience in working with key T&D clients in the UK.

You will be joining a growing and collaborative team, working in partnership with a variety of clients to develop innovative and sustainable solutions to industry-wide efficiency and environmental challenges. We have ambitious growth plans and as a result there are lots of great development opportunities within our teams. This is an opportunity to play an important part in the U.K. energy transition.

See the below link for more information on our Energy sector teams:

Stantec Energy Transition - UK

About You

You will ideally have a degree in Electrical Engineering. You will have experience as HV Substation / Primary Plant Design Engineer. Overall experience of design and specification production for HV Substation plant electrical power systems and associated power system components. Understanding of P&C aspects is preferable.

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You will be a pro-active individual with knowledge and understanding of the electricity transmission and distribution industry. You will have the capability to coach and work within the wider energy team. You will be engaged in the engineering community and understand how we can drive success for our clients, including understanding innovative solutions and industry best practices. You will make an effective and collaborative contribution to the team through sharing knowledge, promoting ideas, and valuing the contribution of all team members.

With an expanding, and rapidly growing energy sector, we are also looking for individuals from various technical backgrounds who may not meet the above criteria or may come from other industries. Stantec will develop, provide support and training to the right people. You will need to be proactive with a willingness to learn, and have a Bachelors degree or equivalent in a related technical field.

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The friendly and collaborative culture at Stantec is something we are proud of and we have many other reasons for you to be excited about joining us. We offer a competitive salary, a great pension plan, free private medical insurance, gym membership discounts, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, industry leading training, great projects and lots more!

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

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Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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Skills

HV Substation Design
Primary Plant Design
Electrical Power Systems
FEED Design
Detailed Design
HVDC
Interconnectors
Protection And Control
Substation Refurbishment
Transmission And Distribution
Specification Production
Coaching

Location

England, United Kingdom

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