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Senior Substation Engineer

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Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
  • Chartered engineer or equivalent Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) and/or Engineer in Training (EIT) registration.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in substation/grid connection engineering or a related field.
  • Proficient in substation design software Strong knowledge of substation equipment, including transformers, circuit breakers, switch gear, and protective relays, overhead lines and cables. This should include 15kV through EHV.
  • Familiarity with industry standards and codes (e.g.,IEC IEEE, NESC, ANSI, NEC as appropriate).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% to project sites as needed.
  • Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) preferred.
  • 15 Years of experience in substation/Grid connection engineering or a related field.
  • Knowledge of electric transmission systems and design
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high-growth company.
  • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver high-quality work in tight timeframes.
  • Fluency in English a requirement. Fluency in any of the following languages preferred, Finnish, Spanish, German, Italian.

Benefits

25 days annual leave and public holidays32 paid volunteering hours per yearSalary sacrifice pension schemeEmployer paid private medical and dental cover for employees and dependantsLife assuranceIllness financial protection including critical illness cover and income protectionEmployee referral bonus equivalent to exchange rates of $2,500 at time of award, subject to eligibilityThis role is bonus eligible.Health insuranceDental insuranceFlexible schedulePerformance bonus

Additional Information

The Senior Substation/Grid Connection Engineer will support the overall design and execution of QTS utility infrastructure. This role will support the delivery of utility capacity at each campus for data center substation and utility build projects. This role will interface and collaborate with many critical stakeholders, including but not limited to: energy leaders responsible for utility contracts and negotiations; utility engagement developing relationships with utilities; pre-development leads evaluating new properties; operations leaders managing load growth projections; and development team project leaders planning and building new data centers and substations. Duties & Responsibilities - Other duties may be assigned: Lead design life cycle of high voltage substations performed under EPC contracts, including studies, procurements, and development of construction deliverables. Provide technical guidance and decisions to support development, design, and installation of high voltage substations. Oversee the construction, installation, and commissioning of substation equipment and systems. Identify project execution risks and develop associated mitigation plans. Lead operational initiatives to improve execution success at program level. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to substation operations. Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to meet project timelines and budgets. Prepare technical reports, specifications, and documentation for substation projects. - Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and regulatory requirements. Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations. Provide technical support and training to junior engineers and field personnel

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