Principal Designer

7 days ago

Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Statkraft Full time
Principal Designer - Grid Services

  • Fulltime


 Business Units: EN
  • Europe Region 1

Company Description:

Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power. We have 5,700 employees in 21 countries.

We have been making clean energy possible for over 125 years, with unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most.

We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy.


Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution - we believe it must be the solution.

With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.


Statkraft has been successful in winning contracts at seven sites in Stability Pathfinders comprising of both synchronous compensators and grid forming battery technology and are constantly on the lookout to introduce new technologies to our sites.

Statkraft currently operate two projects at Keith and Lister Drive with synchronous compensators under Pathfinder Phase 1.


As Principal Designer in the Grid Services team, you will play a key role in the design and development of Statkraft's Greener Grid Parks, and build on experience gained from projects in construction and operation.


Through your responsibilities on projects, you will play a critical role in helping to decarbonize the GB electricity system, increasing the use of renewable energy and displacing fossil fuels to deliver Net Zero.


If you are passionate about renewable energy and excited about the opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment, we encourage you to apply.


Responsibilities:

  • Be responsible for the physical layout and design of Greener Grid Park projects taking into account:
  • Electrical plant layouts, clearances and safety during construction, maintenance, and operation
  • Access for and methods for construction, maintenance, and operation
  • Delivery to site of major plant items during construction, maintenance, and operation
  • Site topography, drainage, fencing, internal access, expansion options
  • Planning/permitting implications including visibility and noise.
  • Fire hazard report and design mitigation
  • Health and Safety (including responsibility for development of the H&S file) in accordance with CDM Principal Designer responsibilities
  • Develop cost estimates of projects:
  • Building on costing data from previous projects in development and construction phase.
  • Reviewing costs for project construction.
  • Evolving and optimising project designs for lowest cost
  • Develop specifications for tender
  • Editing updating and writing specifications for employer's requirements for Balance of Plant contracts
  • Contribute to specifications for other procurements e.g. BESS, Synchronous Compensators, Transformers
  • Develop and build relationships with supply chain to inform design and costing
  • The role will manage a small team in the UK.
  • Work closely with Project Managers and Engineers in the team and more widely in Statkraft.
  • The role involves sharing information and supporting other in similar projects across Statkraft.

Qualifications:

  • Experience with a team designing / delivering multimillion pound project(s)
  • Strong understanding of CDM regulations
  • Masters / university degree in engineering or sciences or related
  • Proficiency in Computer Aided Design (CAD)
  • Demonstrate a keen interest and affinity in working with renewables and their integration to the grid
  • Be proactive and solution orientated with strong attention to detail and solutionorientated approach to problem solving
  • Show strong communication, relationship building (including multiteam player) and people skills
  • Be well organised and target oriented; strong ability to prioritize
  • Have ability to concisely frame issues by providing context, analysis, recommendations, and risk/benefit, both in written and verbal format to project teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Develop a detailed understanding of the technologies and projects

Additional Information:


A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose - meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future.

With us, you'll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

This includes:

  • An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society
  • Professional and personal development in an exciting global company
  • A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture
  • A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background
  • Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
  • Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
  • The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global netwo

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