Job Specifications
About The Role
Balfour Beatty are looking for a Senior Control Systems Engineer to join their Power T&D division based in Leeds.
The main function of the role is to work as part of a team to design and develop Substation Control Systems design and configuration for electrical HV substation projects.
The role therefore requires proficiency in designing and developing distributed I/O systems, with a specific focus on Substation Control Systems.
The ideal candidate demonstrates self-motivation, a commitment to continuous learning, and the adaptability to meet project requirements.
If you are skilled in these areas and thrive in a dynamic project environment, this opportunity could be a perfect fit for you.
Balfour Beatty welcomes applications from both full-time and part-time candidates, including those interested in job-sharing arrangements. Additionally, the company offers a flexible working policy to support a healthy work-life balance.
What you'll be doing
Key Responsibilities
Expected be able to undertake design work relating directly to the Substation Control Systems design sector with the ability to produce and implement the requirements of the configuration works (HMI, Graphics, I/O Production etc…).
Expected to be able to produce Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) documentation for the Substation Control System and have the ability to fully test and perform client witness testing using both hardware and software.
Expected to be able to understand and perform Type Registration Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with the client’s presence.
Expected to understand the use and implementation of equipment such as GE, SAS & SEL.
Expected to be able to attend site for client DSS’s, commissioning relating to the Control Systems and hold the Commissioning Passport.
Expected to work as part of the SSSC team as an On-Call engineer, if required.
Expected to have knowledge of Cyber security and the implementation of this within the substation environment.
Expected to be able to produce well written Functional Design Specifications, clearly demonstrating the intentions of a solution to the client and team.
Expected to be proactive in their approach to finding solutions that align to customer specifications.
Expected to create and maintain good supplier and customer relationships to allow the development of solutions to be efficient.
Who we're looking for
The Candidate
Holds HNC degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
Experience with SCADA type systems including Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
PLC Programming experience including Ladder, Sequential Function Chart, Structured Text type development environments.
Good understanding of electrical schematics
Knowledge of digital and analogue interfacing both hardware and software
Knowledge and Experience of field bus architectures
Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to handle customer comments and approval responses to support the project team.
Experience in customer facing factory and site acceptance testing.
Experience in the design and development of bills of materials for projects.
Advanced knowledge of Excel
Desirable but not essential
Experience in the design and development of SCADA Control systems in the power, transmission, and distribution sector.
Knowledge of: Virtual Machine Environments
Substation sequencing and interlocking
Substation communication systems
Microsoft VBA for development of Excel automation tools
Substation Cyber Security
Experience with diagnostic and development tools including Wireshark and Omicron
Experience with LAN networks, Communication architectures and configuration of industrial Ethernet switches, routers and satellite clocks.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Benefits
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction an
About the Company
Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. With 27,000 employees, we are driving the delivery of powerful new solutions, shaping thinking, creating skylines and inspiring a new generation of talent to be the change-makers of tomorrow.
We finance, develop, build, maintain and operate the increasingly complex and critical infrastructure that supports national economies and deliver projects at the heart of local communities.
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