Substation Civil

UK Power Engineers Ltd (UKPE) is a design, engineering and technical consultancy company incorporated in England in 2013 to provide expertise to the UK and international transmission, distribution, and renewable sectors.

We have successfully provided design services to UK’s major utility companies, both directly as tier 1 and as tier 2 provider through design and build contractors:

·      SSEN (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks)

·      SPEN (Scottish Power Energy Networks)

·      UKPN (LPN, EPN & SPN regions)

·      WPD (Western Power Distribution)

·      ETO (National Grid)

·      IDNO’s (Independent Distribution Network Operators)

 We are expanding and looking for dynamic professionals to join our team in the Chennai and Trichy office. 

The Role

You will be responsible for :

• Preparation of detailed design drawings for construction and design calculations, including civil interface design in accordance with the Clients requirements and relevant design standards to achieve cost effective solutions.
• The range of designs will include substation equipment foundations, equipment structures in steel and aluminium, multi-storey steel framed equipment buildings, drainage, road and elements of transmission towers, lightning masts, and the like.
• Involved in the execution strategies and upfront work for projects (e.g., topo surveys, geotechnical investigations, drainage strategy, design basis statements, understanding the construction estimates).
• Collaborate with other disciplines and offices within the company to develop successful designs and solutions to engineering problems.
• Review the work by Other Designers, giving consideration to construction costs and making an effective contribution to identify and resolve any issues.
• Review calculations provided by others and understand if the level of information presented is suitable, appropriate and the design is economic. Such activities may require a forensic review on hand calculations and the output from computer design packages.
• Experience in the use of Eurocodes and British Standards or equivalent.
• Roads and drainage design, including a sound understanding of utility provision and general civil engineering practise.
• Develop to advanced level design packages, in the use of structural analysis software, AutoCAD, MS Office and various other in-house calculation software as required.
• Able to work under pressure and meet tight schedule deadlines.

Ideal Profile

• You have at least 3 years experience in detailed design for electrical substation projects
• You are a good multi-tasker who can work within tight deadlines.
• You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can articulate your ideas to different stakeholders.
• You have working knowledge of cad, staadpro, tekla and substation
• You pay strong attention to detail and deliver work that is of a high standard
• You enjoy finding creative solutions to problems
• You are adaptable and thrive in changing environments

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity within company with a solid track record of success
• Work alongside & learn from best in class talent
• A chance to accelerate your career
• Working on UK projects