Job Opportunity:
BakerHicks is a leading consultancy in the power transmission and distribution sector, expanding its power team in Europe.
The company seeks an ambitious Substation / Primary Layout Engineer to support this growth.
This role includes designing and planning transmission-level onshore substations at voltages from 110kV to 400kV, producing primary layouts, equipment specifications, and performing calculations for busbar short circuit forces, earthing studies, impressed voltage calculations, material specification lists, fault calculations, P&C wiring diagrams, protection requirements, and system modeling.
Proficiency in German and good English language skills are required. The successful candidate will be supported by BakerHicks' experienced team in the UK and across Europe.
Opportunities exist to work on projects across Europe and the UK, including HVAC, HVDC, OHL, and underground cable projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide substation layout designs and act as lead substation engineer/planner.
* Work closely with design teams to ensure compliance with local standards.
* Deliver design scope on time and within constraints.
Required Profile:
* Experience in producing or managing designs, calculations, reports, and drawings for HV power transmission systems, HVDC interconnectors, or HV renewable energy infrastructure in Europe.
* Full working proficiency in German and good English language skills.
* Specialist knowledge in High Voltage Substations.
* Ability to travel occasionally to offices in Basel and London.
Working Conditions:
Project durations typically range from 6 to 24 months. Work locations are primarily at customer sites, with some possibility for remote work in consultation with project management.
Employees have opportunities to work on diverse projects and technologies across different cities, with weekends typically spent at home.