Project Engineer - EHV Substation Delivery

About the role

Egis, through its UK-based Omnia Projects unit, is looking for a Project Engineer to support the delivery of EHV infrastructure projects across the electricity distribution network. You will manage projects through their full lifecycle, from feasibility and optioneering through design development, construction, commissioning and handover, working on plant replacement, reinforcement and customer connection schemes at voltages from 11kV to 132kV.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver EHV substation projects from concept through to completion.
• Support plant replacement, reinforcement and customer connection schemes across 11kV, 33kV, 66kV and 132kV networks.
• Develop and review engineering solutions, feasibility studies and project options.
• Coordinate design, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Manage project programmes, costs, risks and resources.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, safety legislation, CDM requirements and quality processes.
• Interface with customers, contractors, suppliers and stakeholders, and support outage planning and network access arrangements.
• Maintain project documentation, asset records and technical data, and support continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Degree, HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and health and safety requirements.
• NEBOSH or equivalent desirable.
• Experience delivering projects in electricity transmission and distribution or similar electrical infrastructure sectors.
• Experience on plant replacement, reinforcement and customer connection projects, and on greenfield and brownfield substation projects.
• Experience managing project costs, programme activities and stakeholder interfaces.

Required skills

• Knowledge of substation plant and equipment at 11kV, 33kV and 66kV, with exposure to 132kV desirable.
• Understanding of power transformers, switchgear, protection and control systems, primary plant and associated civil infrastructure.
• Knowledge of AIS and GIS substations.

The role is hybrid, with home working, time at the client and Omnia Projects offices and regular site visits across the North East. Office locations include Newcastle, Sunderland, York, Castleford, Hull, Sheffield (client) and Northallerton and Leeds (Omnia Projects). Long-term roles available on PAYE, Limited Company (Inside IR35) or contingent worker basis.