Transmission Engineer

6 days ago


Eastern England, United Kingdom AVA Energy Full time

My Client a National utilities company is looking for a Transmission Engineer as a Primary Plant Engineer.


This position is instrumental in maintaining and enhancing the UK's transmission network, ensuring energy is transmitted efficiently and securely to meet national demands. You'll play a critical role in modernizing infrastructure and supporting the transition to a more sustainable energy future.


Key Responsibilities:

  1. High Voltage Plant Design & Assurance:
  • Oversee the design, layout, and configuration of high-voltage (HV) primary plant equipment in transmission substations.
  • Ensure designs comply IEC specifications.
  1. Project Support:
  • Provide technical support to project teams, reviewing technical drawings and documentation.
  • Validate supplier deliverables against specifications and requirements.
  1. Operational Collaboration:
  • Work with colleagues to identify and apply updates to design and operational procedures.
  • Evaluate and implement technical solutions in response to system or design challenges.
  1. Commissioning Support:
  • Collaborate with commissioning teams to ensure seamless integration of HV plant installations.

Scope of Work:

  • Involvement in refurbishments, new installations, and new build substations across England and Wales.
  • Contribution to projects in over 300 substations, encompassing both existing infrastructure and new developments.


Essential Requirements:

Electrical Engineering.

  • Working knowledge of relevant national and international standards – International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC),British Standards (BS) and Electricity Networks Association (ENA).
  • Design knowledge on Primary Plant such as equipment layout, earthing, maintenance access and interlocking on Transformers, Switchgear, Busbar and Post Insulators etc…



Educational Background:

  • STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)

OR demonstrable experience in a relevant engineering project environment.


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