Senior Electrical Engineer

Black & Veatch

Glasgow or London, United Kingdom

BV are growing our UK based team due to demand and we are now seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Glasgow office, supporting a variety of projects within the UK and wider EMEA region. We are also open to applications from candidates who would prefer to be based in our central London office. You must be able to commute to the office 3 days per week and have the legal right to work in the UK.

This role will give leadership to our global design teams who produce drawings, SLDs, studies, reports and more. As the Senior Electrical Engineer, you will review and manage the overall design activity, interface with clients and keep the delivery schedule on track. Key solutions you will support include: Solar PV and BESS and other renewables, other power generation projects such as Waste-to-Energy plant design, and Data Centre design.

You’ll support the solutions with a focus on balance of plant, grid connection, substation design and transmission infrastructure. Your expertise will also inform bids and proposals, as well as the tendering process for EPC contracts. Mentorship and development of our UK based Graduate Electrical Engineers will be a further aspect of the role.

Key Responsibilities

Complex engineering deliverables for larger or multiple projects. Typically supports multiple projects on complex technical challenges
Researches and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection
Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work
Prepares complex engineering calculations
Manages assigned budget, schedule, and quality requirements
Serves as a technical specialist, providing consultation and guidance to project teams.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent experience
Proven track record leading a team of engineers
Sounds understanding of UK Grid Code and relevant regulations, with significant experience on UK electrical engineering projects
Experience with high voltage (HV) electrical engineering

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with renewable energy projects is highly advantageous, particularly Solar and BESS
Experience and/or knowledge of Data Centre design is desired
Experience interfacing with DNOs and confident engaging with clients
Has worked on AIS or GIS 220 kV and above
HV Substation Primary design experience
Protection & Control design experience
Experience in preparation of SCADA and Telecom architecture.
Transmission Line & EHV Cable knowledge
Industry knowledge and technology trends
Knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles
Intermediate knowledge of procurement & contract administration
Working knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimating
Intermediate knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal process
Knowledge on clearances for the substations designs, CT and PT sizing calculation, Lightning arrestor, Grounding calculations, DG Sizing.
Conversant with sizing calculation for transformers along with Electrical system modelling / studies