Primary Design Engineer

2 weeks ago

Crewe, United Kingdom Keltbray Infrastructure Services Full time

Keltbray Energy are looking for Primary design engineers for substations, with emphasis on battery energy storage systems, to lead and deliver the electrical system, plant, layout and equipment designs. Projects ranging across renewables, battery energy storage systems, transmission and distribution.

This is a unique opportunity to work on delivering projects that enable clean energy. Join a great team with exciting prospects for career growth.


At Keltbray we know that our people are our most asset. Our goal is to create an environment where you will thrive, and our business will succeed.

We pride ourselves on our experienced and multi-disciplined teams, and our commitment to providing high quality solutions, which are delivered safely, and to time and budget using our in-house resources. We have the specialised plant and skilled workforce to deliver standalone services as well as fully integrated solutions.


The successful candidate will be responsible for the following


  • Actively drive safety by design and contribute to hazard review meetings.
  • Carry out site surveys and coordinate work with site teams as required.
  • Review and propose concept and base designs based on tender information.
  • Design and review of general arrangement diagrams, substation layouts, earthing layouts, elevations, CDM drawings, cable routes and containment, single line diagrams, AC & DC installation drawings and studies.
  • Create design and equipment technical specifications.
  • Ensure performance is in line with the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for on-time delivery, requirements management and right-first time.
  • Ensure design work is delivered to the expected quality and meeting KPI targets.
  • Ensure design work is delivered on-time as per the project timelines.
  • Ensure design work is delivered in line with projects work information and employer requirements.
  • Ensure design work is delivered in line with applicable standards and specifications.


Skills, experience and qualifications


  • HNC/HND or equivalent is a minimum. BSc., BEng. or equivalent is desirable.
  • IEng or CEng chartership status is desirable.
  • Experience in using CAD tools and working in BIM environment.
  • 5+ years experience in substations design. 8+ years experience for Senior title. 12+ years experience for Principle title.
  • Knowledge of HSE statutes.
  • Knowledge of general electrical works standards and regulations.
  • Knowledge of transformers, switchgear, batteries, cabling, earthing and lighting standards and regulations.


In return you will receive


  • Generous Salary
  • 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holiday
  • Pension
  • Learning & Development opportunities
  • Assistance and Wellbeing support


Equal opportunities


Keltbray are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

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