Project Engineer – O&M

Due to continued growth within our O&M department we are looking for a Project Engineer to join the team. The Project Engineer role carries a dual responsibility – being an operational SAP at 11kV/33kV as well as project management of operations, maintenance and remedial works.

Location is a factor in this vacancy and we will be looking for someone based within either the Midlands, Yorkshire, Northern England or Central Scotland.

Key responsibilities include

• Inspection and Maintenance of LV/HV Substation equipment.
• Protection Testing.
• HV/LV jointing including specialist cable terminations.
• Troubleshooting/fault finding.
• Installation of switchgear and transformers.
• Testing of Earthing and associated equipment.
• Produce remedial works quotations.
• Compile Work Packages, Job Instructions and RAMS.
• Coordinating the work of technicians and sub-contractors.
• Manage individual project resource allocation.
• Ensuring that individual projects meet safety requirements/regulations.
• Ensuring that individual projects meet technical system performance requirements.
• Planning and executing of HV Switching, isolation, earthing up to 33kV.
• Ensuring safety from the system – issuing of permits and safety documentation in accordance with company/customer safety rules and operational procedures.
• Testing installations and systems, analysing test data and compiling test reports.

Suitable candidate will have:

• HNC in Electrical Engineering ideally in Power Distribution, or the equivalent.
• Experience in Private Networks and or the Renewable Energy sector.
• Current operational authorisations at 11kV and 33kV.
• Familiarity with all relevant current Health & Safety Legislations.
• GWO Certifications for onshore wind farm work.
• Emergency First Aid & Manual Handling.
• Full Clean Driving Licence.
• Good IT skills.

If you are interested in finding out more about this role and having a discussion, please submit your interest with a copy of your CV to our HR team – Jayne Spicer – jspicer@east-solutions.co.uk.