Plant Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop technical specifications, scopes of work and engineering requirements for primary plant.
• Provide technical expertise across AIS/GIS switchgear, transformers, reactors, FACTS and grid-stabilisation equipment.
• Review and assure contractor and consultant designs, ensuring compliance with project standards and client requirements.
• Support FATs, procurement, manufacturing, installation and commissioning.
• Manage technical queries, design changes, deviations and engineering risks.
• Apply Safety by Design, CDM, HAZID/HAZOP and engineering assurance processes.
• Work closely with Civil, Cable, Protection & Control and Building Services teams.
• Provide technical support at manufacturing facilities and project sites, including defect and issue resolution.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, manufacturers and operational stakeholders. Ideal Candidate The key requirement is someone with transmission-level primary plant experience, ideally between 33kV to 400kV. They should have:
• Strong knowledge of AIS/GIS, transformers, reactors and substation equipment.
• Experience in at least one stage of the asset lifecycle: design, manufacture, FAT, installation, commissioning or asset management.
• Good understanding of the GB transmission network and substation environment.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation and providing design assurance/technical approval.
• Knowledge of relevant British/International standards, CDM and ESQCR.