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Your Tasks
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.
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.
You must have full working proficiency in German and a good level of English.
BakerHicks supports employee growth and development, with close support from their UK team and a growing team in the DACH region.
Opportunities exist to work on projects across Europe and the UK, including HVAC, HVDC, OHL, and underground cable projects.
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
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