Electrical Engineer - Power Systems

• Produce engineering designs, calculations, and specifications, using appropriate technical software
• To be conversant in power systems including (i) grid substations design (ii) CT calculations (iii) differential protection stability slopes (iv) rate of rise voltage calculations
• Understand and use ETAP and PTW power systems software to model complex network and run advanced power system studies
• To understand the theory behind power systems software
• Co-ordinate input from other disciplines and specialisms as required
• Prepare technical reports in accordance with clients’ briefs
• Supervise and co-ordinate the production of technical drawings
• Attend and participate in client and (internal and external) project meetings
• Undertake site visits to monitor the progress of works against Cundall’s specification, and highlight issues to the contractor, client and/or (internal or external) project manager as necessary
• Report regularly to relevant Principles / Associate(s) on the progress of assigned work
• Correspond with external third parties (e.g. clients, contractors, architects and/or manufacturers) regarding information and technical queries
• Comply with project management, Operational (QA), Environmental and Health and Safety procedures
• Proactively manage own continuing professional development (including, where appropriate, actively pursuing Chartership with an appropriate professional institution)
• Attend project meetings, site as well as factory tests as required
• Coordinate with team resources, including junior engineers and BIM/CAD technicians

• Educated to degree level in Electrical Engineering
• Relevant experience in an Electrical Engineering role, ideally within a data centre/critical systems context
• Proven experience in detailed coordination with other design disciplines
• Well-versed in electrical theory and the use of relevant design software
• Proven ability in producing schematic diagrams, fault and discrimination studies, preparing specifications and project reports, carrying out site inspections and surveys, and detail design development
• Good working knowledge of ETAP and/or SKM-PTW MV systems analysis software
• To be fully conversant in power systems and support / undertake (i) grid substations design (ii) CT calculations (iii) differential protection stability slopes (iv) rate of rise voltage calculations (v) substation design (vi) running power systems studies (vii) writing power system reports
• Experience in the design of medium voltage distribution systems
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in using initiative to overcome challenges

Passion for accurate design of electrical systems