Senior HVDC Project Engineer

Senior HVDC Project Engineer

Posted 4 days ago by Carbon 60

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£800 Per day
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Summary: The Senior HVDC Engineer role focuses on leading design assurance for HVDC cable projects, primarily working remotely with occasional travel to Glasgow. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills, along with the ability to manage client expectations and provide superior customer experiences. The engineer will coordinate design reviews, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with National Grid standards and processes. The role is set to start ASAP and is expected to last until the end of March 2026, with a possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Design Assurance Engineer (LDAE) for project cable works as defined in National Grid BP/SR188.
  • Fulfil the role of LDAE including design review, hazard review, attending design, hazard review meetings and assurance of design deliverable.
  • Agree Design & Hazard review meeting strategy with Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE) for design deliverables.
  • Proactively coordinate with the LCDAE to provide an approved design.
  • Support other work/design packages for project as required for cable interfaces.
  • Provide ad-hoc and independent assistance/assessment for escalated/complex technical items.
  • Participate in cable discipline team discussions.
  • Provide guidance/mentoring to junior engineers.
  • Lead and participate in regular meetings with project and other consultants and stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and ensure design interfaces with 400kV AC substation & 525kV HVDC converter station for end-to-end connection.
  • Provide weekly and monthly progress updates to project engineering manager.
  • Review and accept ITP/Pre-qualification test/Type Test/QA documents.
  • Coordinate with cable contractors to achieve NG Type Registration & client equipment approval.
  • Attend monthly progress meetings in Europe (Milan, Italy).
  • Use project document management system for project documentation.

Key Skills:

  • National Grid Design Assurance Engineer (preferably Lead Design Assurance Engineer) authorisation (TP141).
  • 525kV HVDC and 400kV AC cable system design experience.
  • NG and client projects design delivery experience.
  • Experience of pre-qualification testing, type testing and factory acceptance testing.
  • Knowledge of National Grid standards, design handbook, and processes.
  • Understanding of client standards, technical approval, and processes.

Salary (Rate): £800 Daily Rate

City: Glasgow

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Role: Senior HVDC Engineer
Sector: Transmission
Location: Remote - Occasional travel to Glasgow
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: End of March 2026 + Possible Extension
Rates: £750 - £800 Daily Rate Inside IR35 via Umbrella
Clearance: BPSS (DBS/DS, Financial Probity, Employment History) + Medical Questionnaire & Proof of Right to Work in the UK*
A strong customer/client focus, with the ability to manage expectations appropriately and provide a superior customer/client experience.
* Ability to interact with client staff at all levels up to senior and across all business units and organisations, and to understand business imperatives
* Strong organisation and communication skills.
* Team-oriented interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface effectively with a broad range of people and roles.
Key Accountabilities
* Lead Design Assurance Engineer (LDAE) for project cable works as defined in National Grid BP/SR188.
* Fulfil the role of LDAE role including design review, hazard review, attending design, hazard review meetings and assurance of design deliverable.
* Agree Design & Hazard review meeting strategy with Lead Contractor Design Approval Engineer (LCDAE) for design deliverables.
* Proactively coordinate with the LCDAE to provide an approved design.
* The role also requires supporting other work/design packages for project as required for cable interfaces.
* Provide ad-hoc and independent assistance/assessment for escalated/complex technical items.
* Participate in cable discipline team discussions
* Provide guidance/mentoring to junior engineers.
* Lead as required and participate in regular meetings, both internally with project and other consultants and stakeholders who may be involved.
* Coordinate and ensure design interfaces with 400kV AC substation & 525kV HVDC converter station for end-to-end connection.
* Provide weekly and monthly progress update to project engineering manager.
* Review and accept ITP/Pre-qualification test/Type Test/QA documents.
* Coordinate with cable contractor's (HVDC (Prysmian) & HVAC (HEBAM (NKT)) to get documentation and achieve NG Type Registration & client equipment approval.
* Attend monthly progress meeting in Europe (Milan, Italy).
* Use project document management system for project documentation. PS- Meeting attendance by MS teams and in person as required.
Skills and Experience
National Grid Design Assurance Engineer (preferably Lead Design Assurance Engineer) authorisation (TP141).*
* 525kV HVDC and 400kV AC cable system design experience.
* NG and client projects design delivery experience.
* Experience of pre-qualification testing, type testing and factory acceptance testing.
* Knowledge and understanding of National Grid standards, design handbook, and processes - BP188/SR188 Design Management - SR106, SR183 Type Registration Equipment procedural requirements - TS 2.01 Substations - TS 3.05.16 Extruded cables for HVDC voltages up to 800kV - TS 3.05.07 Installation requirements for HV power cable systems - SCT36 Cable systems - NGET DH30 Capital design handbook - Overhead line, Cables and Substation - Design, Supply and Installation interfacing generic division of responsibilities/
* Knowledge and understanding of client standards, technical approval, and processes. - SP-NET-CAB-500 Underground cable specification for transmission rated AC voltage - PR-NET-ENG-509 Technical approval process within client - CDM 2015 - ESQCR - CIGRE TB 852 Recommendations for testing DC extruded cable systems for power transmission at a rated voltage up to and including 800kV - Electra 189 Recommendations for tests of power transmission DC cables for a rated voltage up to 800kV - IEC 62067 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages above 150kV (Um=170kV) up to 500kV (Um=550kV) test methods and requirements - IEC 61914 Cable cleats for electrical installations - ENA TS 09-02 Specification for the supply, delivery and installation of power cables with operating voltages in the range 33kV to 400kV and associated auxiliary cables - ENA TS 12-24- Technical specification for plastic ducts for buried electric cables - ENA TS C 55 - Insulated sheath power cable systems
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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