2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Your Tasks
1. BakerHicks is a leading consultancy in the power transmission and distribution sector in the UK. They are expanding their power team in the DACH region and are seeking an ambitious Substation / Primary Layout Engineer to support this growth.
2. You will be an experienced engineer in the design and planning of transmission-level onshore substations at voltages from 110kV to 400kV. Responsibilities include producing substation primary layouts, primary equipment specifications, equipment rating calculations, busbar short circuit force calculations, earthing studies, impressed voltage calculations, material specification lists, fault calculations, P&C wiring diagrams, protection requirements, and system modeling.
3. You must have full working proficiency in German and a good level of English.
4. BakerHicks supports employee growth and development, with close support from their UK team and a growing team in the DACH region.
5. Opportunities exist to work on projects across Europe and the UK, including HVAC, HVDC, OHL, and underground cable projects.
6. Apply now and join their exciting expansion into new markets!
Your Responsibilities
* Provide substation layout designs and act as the lead substation engineer/planner.
* Collaborate closely with UK design teams to ensure compliance with local standards.
* Ensure design scope is delivered on time and within budget.
Your Profile
* Experience in the production or management of designs, calculations, reports, and drawings for HV power transmission systems, HVDC interconnectors, or HV renewable energy infrastructure in the DACH region.
* Full working proficiency in German and good English skills.
* Specialist knowledge in High Voltage Substations.
* The role involves occasional travel to BakerHicks offices in Basel and London.
Traveling Activity
The duration of projects is usually between 6 and 24 months. Work locations are mainly at the customer site, with some possibility for remote work in consultation with project management. Employees have opportunities to work with different customers and technologies, exploring new cities and returning home on weekends.
Benefits
* Working from home
* Options for pension fund contracts
* Flat hierarchies
* Flexible working hours
* Highest safety standards
* Allowance for cycling commuters
* Commuter U-Bahn ticket
* Worldwide travel insurance
* Part-time options
* Unpaid leave possibilities
* Full sick pay until day 30
* Complimentary accident insurance
* Employee referral program
* 25 vacation days
* Overtime compensation
* Opportunities for international projects
* Expense reimbursement policy
Location
* Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
Work Experience
* Electronics Engineering
Languages
* English
Seniority Level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
* Contract
Job Function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Technology, Information and Internet
#J-18808-Ljbffr