Lead Electrical and Grid Engineer EMEA

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Black & Veatch Full time
Job Summary

The Team
BV’s Energy & Process business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing infrastructure needs in generation, storage, transmission, and distribution of safe, reliable electric power. Our business continues to invest in renewable energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions.

From small community improvements to grand-scale Mega Projects, you will be Building a World of Difference through infrastructure growth and development while learning and focusing on your own individual development. The foundation of BV Operations provides the ability to move where your skills are needed and allows for a collaborative and innovative culture offering greater challenges and career development opportunities.

The Opportunity
BV are growing our UK based team due to demand and we are now seeking a Lead Electrical & Grid Engineer to join our Glasgow office, to manage the electrical and grid capability that supports a variety of projects within the UK and wider EMEA region.

The successful candidate will function as a technical specialist in the field of electrical engineering and will supervise and manage a growing team of Electrical Engineers. The role will provide leadership and technical direction to our global design teams who produce drawings, SLDs, studies, reports and more.

As the Lead Electrical & Grid Engineer you will be responsible for managing EMEA resources to ensure project design requirements are met, to interface with clients and to keep the delivery schedule on track. Key areas you will support are wind, Solar PV and BESS and other renewables, focusing on balance of plant, grid connection and transmission infrastructure. Your expertise will support business development and pursuits such as contributing to bids and proposals, as well as the tendering process for EPC contracts. Mentorship and development of a team of Electrical Engineers, including our UK based graduate Electrical Engineers, will be a further aspect of the role.

We are also open to applications from candidates who would prefer to be based in our central London office. You must be able to commute to the office 3 days per week and have the legal right to work in the UK.

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Key Responsibilities

• Serves as a technical specialist, providing consultation and guidance to project teams, and leads the EMEA Electrical Engineering team, including overseas design offices.
• Interpreting, applying, and providing direction for complex engineering deliverables. Typically supports multiple projects on complex technical challenges.
• Researches and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are effectively developed, implemented, and communicated.
• Supports project team in the identification of key client interests and drivers on projects.
• Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work
• Responsible for the development and/or approval of complex engineering calculations.
• Manages assigned budget, schedule and quality requirements.
• Focusing on the Electrical Engineering staff, liaises with the EMEA Resource Manager to:
o oversee performance management, career planning, recognition, learning and development; and to
o participate in succession planning, employee relations and workforce & resource planning.
• Coordinates with global Electrical discipline leadership to:
o Balance EMEA Electrical staff needs and global supporting staff needs for projects in EMEA
o Identify staff development needs while leveraging global subject matter expertise within Black & Veatch to optimize electrical qualifications and knowledge sharing.

Management Responsibilities Supervises work of others. Responsible for hiring, discipline, and pay administration of their subordinates. Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record leading a team of engineers.
• Sounds understanding of UK Grid Code and relevant regulations, with significant experience on UK electrical engineering projects.
• Experience with high voltage (HV) electrical engineering and balance of plant (LV/MV) electrical engineering.

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Solar, Wind and BESS Projects.
• Experience in electrical generation, transmission / distribution systems and Grid Code regulations and compliance processes.
• Experience interfacing with DNOs and confident engaging with clients.
• Has worked on AIS or GIS 220 kV and above.
• HV Substation Primary design experience.
• Protection & Control design experience.
• Experience in preparation of SCADA and Telecom architecture.
• Transmission Line & EHV Cable knowledge.
• Industry knowledge and technology trends.
• Knowledge of construction & constructability practices & principles.
• Knowledge of procurement & contract administration.
• Working knowledge of process, procedures for project controls and estimating.
• Intermediate knowledge of technical aspects of the proposal process.
• Knowledge on clearances for the substations designs, CT and PT sizing calculation, Lightning arrestor, Grounding calculations, DG Sizing.
• Conversant with sizing calculation for transformers along with Electrical system modelling / studies.

Black & Veatch Holding Company, its subsidiaries and its affiliated companies, complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.

Black & Veatch is committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe and healthy. We offer professionals an array of health and welfare benefits that vary based on their geographic region and employment status. This may include health, life accident and disability insurances, paid time off, financial programs and more. Professionals may also be eligible for a performance-based bonus program.

By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.

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