Senior HV Electrical Specialist

Overview Electrical Engineer for High Voltage Substations. We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team in designing and maintaining high voltage substations. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of primary substation equipment operating principles, design, construction, and testing.

Responsibilities Developing and reviewing engineering designs for high-voltage substations

Performing electrical calculations, including equipment sizing, short-circuit studies, insulation coordination, grounding studies, and power cable selection

Preparing technical specifications for primary equipment purchase, ensuring compliance with national and international standards (IEC, IEEE, etc.) and specific project requirements

Supervising manufacturing, factory acceptance tests (FAT), transport, and installation phases of primary equipment

Managing the technical interface with suppliers, contractors, and other departments involved in the project

Leading on-site assembly and installation of primary equipment, ensuring correct execution according to plans and specifications

Requirements University Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar

Minimum 7 years experience in designing, specifying, installing, and / or maintaining primary equipment in high-voltage electrical substations (preferably 220kV or higher, both AIS and GIS)

Experience interpreting electrical drawings and control schematics

Experience supervising construction and commissioning of substations valued

Extensive knowledge of primary substation equipment operating principles, design, construction, and testing

Familiarity with international technical standards (IEC, IEEE)

Knowledge of electrical design and simulation software (e.g., ETAP, DigSILENT PowerFactory, AutoCAD Electrical)

Preferred Qualifications Project management and organisational skills

Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety

Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Excellent analytical and technical problem-solving skills

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