Secondary Engineer

This opportunity will be ideal for anyone with a passion and desire to deliver within applications engineering, we are looking for someone with an eye for detail and able to prepare documentation and diagrams.

In this role, you will be responsible for leading and delivering design for protection and control system and associated auxiliary system at Transmission and Distribution levels.

You will be respected internally for your technical skills and your ability to deliver what our clients require, on time and on budget. You will be able to confidently deliver packages of work in the field of Secondary Engineering.

Please note you will be required to be onsite at our central Birmingham office 2/3 days per week. Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

How you'll make an impact

To design check & approve P&C schemes in accordance with established standards such as ISO 9001, TPs, NGTs, ESIs, BS, IEC Standards, etc.

Provide technical support, Work Breakdown Structures for tendering.

Work in line with project programs and create regular updates.

Enable effective project delivery by assisting with preparation of Design Intent Documents, Tech Specs for Plant and P&C equipment, Schematic Diagrams, LVAC & battery sizing, cable sizing & settings, Approving WDs, cable schedules, core sheets, etc.

On a BIM project assume the role of 'Task Information Manager/Task Team Interface Manager or Task Team Manager' (as required), for all detailed roles and responsibilities see the BIM Manual.

Able to directly liaise with clients in a confident manner and lead meetings with clients

An ability to deliver technically excellent engineering designs and consultancy services

Independently carry out design and review on Projects

Your Background

Minimum qualification of HNC/HND in the related engineering field and 5 years of applicable experience or minimum of 9 years' experience in lieu of HNC / HND.

Proven knowledge of Transmission or Distribution practices (400kV to 11 kV)

Good teamwork, Analytical and communication skills

Ability in working to tight deadlines and working in high pressurised environments

Working knowledge of Windows and MS Office, Autocad.

Electricity supply industry experience

Understanding / Knowledge of Distribution Network Operator / National Grid etc. standards and drawing practices.

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time - balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.