Senior GRID & Electrical Engineer

Black & Veatch

Glasgow or London, United Kingdom

The Opportunity

BV is growing our UK based team due to demand and we are now seeking a Senior Grid & Electrical Engineer to manage electrical and grid projects within the UK and wider EMEA region.

As a Senior Grid & Electrical Engineer you’ll be responsible for managing project electrical resources to ensure project design requirements are met, to interface with clients and to keep the delivery schedule on track. Key solutions you’ll support are Solar PV, BESS, hydrogen, open and combined cycle power generation, 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.

This is a technical specialist role in the field of electrical engineering which will also supervise and lead project teams of Electrical Engineers under the leadership of a Lead Electrical Engineer. The role will provide leadership and technical direction to global project design teams who produce drawings, SLDs, studies, reports and more.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as a senior technical specialist, serving as the senior electrical discipline engineer on project teams, including overseas design offices.
Interpreting, applying, and providing direction for complex engineering deliverables.
Typically supports multiple projects on complex technical challenges.
Manages and works alongside other professionals in inter-department multi-disciplinary teams.
Researches and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
Ensures policies, procedures, and processes are effectively developed, implemented, and communicated.
Oversees collection, assimilation, and management of data for engineering work.
Responsible for the development and/or approval of complex engineering calculations.
Manages assigned project budget, schedule and quality requirements.
Leverages global subject matter expertise within Black & Veatch to optimize electrical qualifications and knowledge sharing.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
Chartered Engineer.
Prior experience leading a team of engineers.
Sound 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.
Experience with Solar, Wind, BESS, Combined Cycle, Hydrogen, Grid/Substation Projects.
Previous 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.
MS Excel skills and ability related to design.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
Minimum of 11 years related work experience.
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.