Senior Electrical Engineer - Madrid, España - Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald

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Madrid, España

hace 3 semanas

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Isabel García

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Senior Electrical Engineer - Substations

Country:
Spain
Position Location:Madrid, Spain / Seville, Spain
Contract Type:Permanent
Work Pattern:Full Time
Sector:Energy
Discipline:Energy
Job Ref:1431
Recruiter Contact:Abhijeet Barpanda
Mott MacDonald

We're a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values
:Progress,
Respect,
Integrity,
Drive,
Excellence.
About the business unit

The Energy unit delivers services to clients globally across several sectors including hydropower, nuclear, waste, renewable generation and transmission & distribution networks.

Together we provide integrated engineering and project management services across the project lifecycle - from concept and design to construction and operations, to decommissioning or repowering and life extension.

Together with our clients, we're helping to deliver the energy transition globally.
Overview of role-
Responsibilities:

Understand the Spanish grid connection processes, transmission, and distribution networks, including compliance with the Spanish Grid Code
Take a leadership role in designing substations for renewable energy projects, collaborating with diverse teams and defining technical specifications for contractors
Provide essential technical support, risk assessment, and client/stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle to ensure success and feasibility.
Provide engineering expertise throughout the entire substation lifecycle, from feasibility studies to construction and commissioning monitoring
Conduct thorough power system analyses, including load flow, fault, and transient simulations, to assess substation performance and reliability under various conditions
Review engineering documents and schematics to ensure compliance with technical specifications, standards, permits, and industry best practices
Stay current with international and local standards and regulations, ensuring that all substation designs and specifications meet these requirements and preparing documentation for regulatory approval
Offer technical support and guidance throughout the construction and commissioning phases of substation projects
Review construction documentation, including quality plans, RAMS, and associated documents, and conduct site visits to ensure compliance with design, standards, and industry best practices while identifying and addressing potential issues.
Oversee issue resolution, support punchlist development, and participate in Factory Inspection Tests for electrical substation equipment, along with reviewing commissioning protocols and documentation
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related discipline; relevant master's degree is not mandatory but preferable.
Direct experience in designing of highvoltage substations, with proved experience in Spain.
Experience in overseeing the construction and commissioning phase having spent time on site (either site based on through site visits).
Proficiency in substation design software (e.g., ETAP, PSCAD, AutoCAD) and other relevant engineering tools.
Strong understanding of substation equipment, power transformers, circuit breakers, and protective relays.
Experience in development and assessment/review of specifications for high voltage AIS/GIS substations and associated primary/secondary equipment, encompassing layout, equipment selection, and protection schemes.
Familiar with grid compensation equipment (capacitor banks, STATCOM, synchronous compensators, harmonic filters, etc).
Familiar with international and local standards, codes, and regulations.
Proactivity and problemsolving attitude.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
AccessibilityAgile working*
Happy to talk Flexible Working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

Life insurance
An annual professional institution subscription
Continuous development opportunities because we want you to thrive
Agile/flexible working because life isn't 9
Enhanced parental leave; shared parental leave policies for parents and care givers
Annual bonus s