design
Review and provide comments on basic and detailed engineering for planning, tendering,
construction and commissioning stages ( ie: as built HV engineering designs, Overall
substation layouts and sections, Electromechanical drawings, C&P and MV cables layout,
interface with Civil and Control and Protection engineering, Lighting design, etc.).
Review manufacturers’ designs of HV Equipment, power transformers, switchgears, cables,
protection equipment, relays and other MV/HV equipment.
Calculation of HV Installations, earthing grid study, insulation coordination study, short circuit
study, shielding system, bus bar sizing calculations, AC/DC system, HV/MV/LV cable sizing
calculations,
Preparation of HV Substation design deliverables. (i.e. Conceptual detailed design for
preparation of RFP, planning, detailed design for Contestable works Tendering in coordination
with the GRID project team, etc.)
Perform the necessary calculations and studies based on the technical Risk and Hazard
Contribute to optimization of interconnection solutions, costs, deadlines, quality and risks.
Support to centralise and compile all information, lessons learned, engineering knowledge, as
well as local regulations and best practices in the different regions.
Responsible for the preparation of periodical engineering status progress report, internal, EPC/
ICPs, HV manufacturers, minutes of meetings and others.
Report on engineering activities on a regular basis to Head of HV Engineering - EMEA.
Screening Questions (Please list out 3-5 questions that would help the recruiter to evaluate the resource
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Work Experience
Knowledge & Experience
Experience working as a design engineer for a TSO/DNO in EHV systems or HV/LV systems
Degree or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering
Working knowledge of MV/HV equipment including switchgear, transformers, protections,
underground/OH lines and other MV/HV equipment.
Knowledge of Local regulations (Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, U.K, Germany, Poland, Greece,
Azerbaijan)
Strong Knowledge of Transmission system operators (TSO) and Distribution Network Operators
(DNO) Technical Specifications
Extensive field experience of MV/HV deployment and associated good practice installation of
such equipment
Familiarity with commissioning tests for renewable installations.
Experience in power systems for renewable installations, including HV substations and control.
Detailed knowledge of reactive power compensation strategies.
Experience in detail electrical system design using specialized calculation software such as
ETAP, DigSilent ,CymCap ,Elek , Cableizer , etc
Familiarity with PV industry and PV systems including inverters, transformers and cabling.
Familiarity with electrical protections calculations and earthing design for MV and HV systems
Familiarity with storage system technologies and strategies for renewable applications
Personal/Work Skills/Education
Degree or master’s degree in electrical / power engineering
15+ years of experience in substations design industry
Fluent English spoken and written (C1 ) driving license, Additional languages is a plus.
International working experience or in projects globally. · Strong interest in renewable energy · Proactive and being able to priorities workload, · Autonomous, adaptable and multi-skilled · Forward thinking, a problem solver and solution provider. · Able to promote a positive working culture within the team. · Strong organizational and good communication skills both verbal and written.
