HVDC Senior Hardware Engineer (Glasgow)
HVDC Senior Hardware Engineer (Glasgow)
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Job Description
Location:
Glasgow Scotland United KingdomJob ID:
R0096764Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The opportunity
We are convinced that HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology solutions for energy transfer with direct current at high voltages is a long-term sustainable solution. The technology is used for energy transmission over long distances and to connect electricity networks with minimal losses. In addition to energy transfer HVDC technology also alleviates electricity quality problems and can contribute to the stabilization of connected power grids. For offshore wind power or long-distance underwater transmissions direct current is the only realistic energy transmission alternative.
In this role as a Senior Hardware Design Engineer at HVDC you will be designing and leading our control cabinet layout consisting of hundreds of circuit boards for measurements control and calculations. Our system also includes user interfaces such as HMI (Human Machine Interface) diagnostic tools and IT (Information Technology) infrastructure and IT security. For this we utilize our in house developed real-time platform MACH to meet the power industrys standards.
Location of the posting will be Glasgow in the United Kingdom. Please note we are unable to provide visa support on this position.
How Youll make an impact
Implementation of Control and Protection- Hardware solutions for HVDC / HVAC system.
Cubicle design integration of all HW components into the cubicles.
Creating Bill of material and terminal diagrams for Control & Protection equipment and Coordination with cubicles manufacturer and perform Cubicle inspection.
Preparation of Cable list and Cable termination schedule
Preparation of Design Specifications Overview Diagrams and Concept Clarifications in close cooperation with the concept coordinators.
Participating in or leading design review meetings to detect design errors process and tool inefficiencies and putting in place corrective and improvement actions.
Discuss with other departments / stakeholders to prepare the Division of works.
Prepare the CBD PCD Cable Schedule Cable Termination connection table etc.
Validate the design drawings / documents provide by sub supplier to meet customer specification and Internal Standards
Providing necessary support during Functional Performance tests and Site Commissioning. Designing cubicle layout with access points earthing bars cable routing and much more.
Work together with our customers both internally and externally to ensure our delivery is according to their requirements and standards.
Collaborating and networking with engineering colleagues sharing best practice across different projects and disciplines
You will have the opportunity to travel abroad and participate in building some of our many power stations around the world.
You will have the freedom to plan and organize your daily work together with a lot of problem-solving.
You are living Hitachi Energys core values of safety and integrity which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your Background
You hold a bachelors or masters degree in electrical engineering.
Leading a team of engineers.
Fundamental knowledge in control & protection panel design (CRP).
Site experience in control & protection testing & commissioning is an advantage but not essential.
Technical co-ordination with sub suppliers and multiple stakeholders in different locations.
Willingness to travel to project sites and our other HVDC offices
Preparation of Design Specifications Overview Diagrams and Concept Clarifications in close cooperation with the concept coordinators
You are a natural problem solver who enjoys meeting new challenges.
You enjoy communicating and to collaborate with various of people in your work
Experience with the CAD-tools for control systems such as Engineering Base or Ruplan is valuable
If you have EMC knowledge or experience of AC sub-stations and control systems it is a merit.
You are based in the UK and you have the right to work in the UK
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
