QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED):
• Possess an Honours Degree in Electrical (and Electronic) Engineering or an associated subject. (Having studied Power Engineering in a university setting).
• Preferably a member of a professional institution such as the IET, although not essential
• Chartering and registration with the EC is desirable but not essential
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
• Five years Plus experience of Power Engineering within a Railways Traction Power or within an ESI Transmission and Distribution setting is highly desirable. (Although skilled power engineering experience from a relevant industry will be considered).
• A Good fundamental understanding of AC and DC Power Transmission is highly desirable. (including earthing regimes and in particular for DC environments stray current mitigation).
• A background of developing Traction Power Supplies Designs for AC (25kV, 25-0-25kV) and DC (750V/1500V) based railway infrastructure schemes is desirable.
• Experience of designing AC and/or DC system/equipment protection schemes and a good understanding of protection technology, equipment, interlocking and interfaces with SCADA.
• Experience of Sub-station layout planning, in particular Traction Sub-Station layout planning is desirable.
• Experience of sizing and specifying HV AC and DC switchgear, power transformers, transformer rectifiers and support equipment to British and European standards.
• A good understanding of applicable British and European standards for AC HV and DC Switchgear, Power Transformers, Transformer Rectifiers and Protection equipment.
• A good fundamental understanding of developing sub-station and switchgear designs for flexible operations and maintenance.
• A good understanding of the IET 16th Edition Wiring Regulations and the ability to develop interface designs within Sub-Stations based on its principles.
• Good Maths skills coupled with the ability to perform often complex power calculations using IT Tools such as MS Excel or SPICE. (Some experience of MATLAB or similar simulation tools is desirable but not essential).
• Possesses a good understanding of the Designers responsibilities under CDM 2007 and is familiar with risk identification and mitigation processes.
PERSONAL SKILLS:
• Flexible and dynamic with the ability to develop inventive solutions to difficult problems.
• High level communication skills including the ability to clearly demonstrate engineering philosophies, principles and designs through written reports and presentations.
• Good Maths skills coupled with the ability to perform often complex power calculations using IT Tools such as MS Excel or SPICE. (Some experience of MATLAB or similar simulation tools is desirable but not essential).
• Experience of delivering designs within Multi-disciplinary projects.
• The ability to plan and manage often complex engineering tasks with the minimum of supervision.
• Experience of planning and managing programme, budgets and resources within the confines of engineering tasks.
• Highly Computer literate with experience of delivering designs within a CAD based environment.
• Is highly aware of engineering quality and precision, whilst also having a good awareness of time and also delivery to programme.
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