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Your Tasks
* BakerHicks is a leading consultancy in the power transmission and distribution sector in the UK, expanding their power team in the DACH region. They are seeking an ambitious Substation / Primary Layout Engineer to support this growth.
* 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, specifying primary equipment, calculating equipment ratings, busbar short circuit forces, earthing studies, impressed voltage calculations, creating material specification lists, fault calculations, P&C wiring diagrams, protection requirements, and system modeling.
* Proficiency in German and a good level of English are required.
* BakerHicks supports employee growth and provides opportunities to work on projects across Europe and the UK, including HVAC, HVDC, OHL, and underground cable projects.
Responsibilities
* Provide substation layout designs and act as lead substation engineer/planner.
* Collaborate with UK design teams to ensure compliance with local standards.
* Ensure timely and within-budget delivery of design scope.
Your Profile
* Experience in designing or managing 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.
* Willingness to travel occasionally to BakerHicks offices in Basel and London.
Traveling Activity
The project durations typically range from 6 to 24 months. Work locations are mainly at the customer's site, with some opportunities for remote work. Employees will have the chance to work on diverse projects and visit different cities.
Benefits
* Home office options
* Pension fund options
* Flat hierarchies and flexible working hours
* High safety standards and allowances for commuters
* Worldwide travel insurance, part-time work options, unpaid leave possibilities
* Full sick leave payment until day 30, accident insurance, employee referral program, 25 vacation days, overtime compensation, international project opportunities, expense reimbursement
Location
* Basel, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
Work Experience
* Electronics Engineering
Languages
* English and German proficiency required
Seniority Level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
* Contract
Job Function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Technology, Information and Internet
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