Plant Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop technical specifications, scopes of work and engineering requirements for primary plant.
• Provide technical expertise across AIS/GIS switchgear, transformers, reactors, FACTS and grid-stabilisation equipment.
• Review and assure contractor and consultant designs, ensuring compliance with project standards and client requirements.
• Support FATs, procurement, manufacturing, installation and commissioning.
• Manage technical queries, design changes, deviations and engineering risks.
• Apply Safety by Design, CDM, HAZID/HAZOP and engineering assurance processes.
• Work closely with Civil, Cable, Protection & Control and Building Services teams.
• Provide technical support at manufacturing facilities and project sites, including defect and issue resolution.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, manufacturers and operational stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate

The key requirement is someone with transmission-level primary plant experience, ideally between 33kV to 400kV.

They should have:

• Strong knowledge of AIS/GIS, transformers, reactors and substation equipment.
• Experience in at least one stage of the asset lifecycle: design, manufacture, FAT, installation, commissioning or asset management.
• Good understanding of the GB transmission network and substation environment.
• Experience reviewing technical documentation and providing design assurance/technical approval.
• Knowledge of relevant British/International standards, CDM and ESQCR.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.