Description:
The Design Engineer will develop and deliver geotechnical engineering solutions across the SP Transmission Network. This includes the necessary basic and detailed engineering and effective technical support throughout the lifecycle of the projects
What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform all duties with a strong emphasis on health, safety, quality and environment compliance, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Advise on the development of pre-contract design and delivery of projects by supporting the geotechnical aspects of SPTs civil engineering works.
- Prepare basic and detailed engineering specifications for GeoEnvironmental investigations associated with the SP Transmission network.
- Provide technical assessment of tender submissions and report recommendations.
- Prepare/review drawings and earthworks specifications.
- Ensure geotechnical engineering designs and construction practices are in accordance with current legislation, policies and operational requirements.
- Witness on-site geotechnical testing to ensure the substation platforms are being built in accordance with SPT specifications and requirements
- Provide technical support to Project Unit teams on matters concerning the design and construction of civil/structural elements of the works.
- Maintain an awareness of technological advances and industry best practice. Assist with evaluation and apply ‘new ideas’, technical developments, new equipment and alternative-working methods to provide cost savings, efficiencies and improved safety.
- Contribute to training needs assessment for new products and standards etc and the development and delivery of technical, construction and safety training packages.
- Liaise across multi-disciplinary engineering teams to provide integrated solutions for SP Transmission.
What You’ll Bring
- Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering with relevant experience.
- Experience of geotechnical engineering design required for electrical network transmission and distribution projects (earthworks, substation platforms, access roads, foundations etc).
- Experience with MS office suite, Autodesk AEC suite and other relevant software
- Good inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to form effective working relationships with other individuals, departments and businesses.
- Knowledge of health & safety requirements, in particular, compliance and CDM Designer/Principal Designer roles.
- Knowledge of SP Energy Networks or other industry technical specifications
Minimum Requirements
- Civil or geotechnical engineering diploma/degree with relevant experience
- Full UK driving licence
- Requirement to undertake short trips away from home as required
- Flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the job
- Incorporated/Chartered Civil Engineer or working towards membership of an appropriate professional body