Electrical Engineer

South West England

Fantastic opportunity exists for an Electrical Engineer to work on interesting electricity transmission projects with an established industry name.

You will have experience with substation layouts working with consultants, contractors and manufacturers in the field of HV and EHV substations.

Your background should include the following areas:
- Preparation of technical specifications for electrical equipment (400/132kV equipment), for example:
o Gas Insulated Switchgear
o Air Insulated Switchgear
o Circuit Breakers
o Disconnectors
o Earthing Switch
o Surge Arrestors
o Current Transformers
o Voltage Transformers
o Substation Busbar Arrangements
o Transformers/Reactors
o High Voltage Power Cables
o Overhead Line Structures within substation
- Calculation of Mechanical Forces on equipment
- Layout design of HV Substations up to 400kV
- Selection of Electrical Equipment and their Rating
- Preparation of Bill of Materials for busbars, connectors, clamps, earthing materials, steel structures, cables, etc.
- Interface and coordination design
- Interfacing and co-ordination with other Disciplines
- Familiarity with NGTS or International Standards
- Familiarity with protection, control, OHL and telecommunications systems would be an advantage
- Low and high voltage cable sizing calculations
- Earthing system design using CDEGS software
- Use of Microsoft office packages
- Preparation of Installation Method Statements in conjunction with equipment and client specifications and health and safety requirements, for the site works.

You must have a valid UK driving licence and be happy to travel within the country.



Calco apologise that we cannot respond to all applicants personally and only those who match the criteria of the client will be contacted.

Calco Services operates as both an employment business and agency. If your application is for a position based in the UK or EU, under European Employment Law you MUST be eligible to live and work there.

Electrical Engineer, Electricity Transmission, Substation, Layouts, HV, EHV, Substation, Electrical Engineering