Senior Substation Engineer (m/f/d)
Switzerland - Zurich
- Basel, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe, Wien, Zürich
- Workload 60% - 100%
- Full-time
- Permanent
BakerHicks proudly and passionately implements award-winning, efficient and sustainable projects with our clients in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. BakerHicks has achieved a leading market position thanks to our diverse skills and open company culture.
Your Tasks
BakerHicks are one of the leading consultancies in the power transmission and distribution sector in the UK and are expanding their power-team in the DACH region and are now seeking an ambitions Substation / Primary layout engineer to support this growth.
You will be an exepreinced engineer in the design and planning of transmission level onshore substations at voltages from 110kV to 400kV. This will cover the production of Substation primary layouts, primary equipment specifications, equipment rating calculations, busbar short circuit force calculations, earthing studies, impressed voltage calculations, production of material specification lists, fault calculations, P&C wiring diagrams, protection requirements and system modelling.
You must have full working proficiency in German and a good level of English.
At BakerHicks, we're committed to supporting our employees' growth and development. You'll be closely supported by our highly experienced team in the UK, as well as a growing team in the DACH region.
There will be opportunities to work on projects across Europe and the UK, as well as mix of HVAC, HVDC, OHL and underground cable projects.
Apply now and be part of our exciting expansion into new markets!
- Provide Substation Layout Designs. Act as lead substation engineer / planner
- Work closely with design teams in the UK, ensuring designs are provided in compliance with local standards
- Ensure design scope is delivered on time aand within budget
Your Profile
- The candidate must have experience in the production of or management of designs, calculations, report and drawings for HV power transmission systems, HVDC interconnectors, or HV renewable energy infrastructure, in the DACH region
- The candidate must have full working proficiency in German and a good level of English
- The candidate must have specialist knowledge in High Voltage Substations
- The role will involve occasional travel to to BakerHicks offices in Basel and London
Traveling activity
The duration of our projects is usually between 6 and 24 months. Depending on the project and the project phase, the work location is mainly the project location at the customer, although mobile working from home is sometimes possible in consultation with the project management. At BakerHicks you have the opportunity to work with different customers and different technologies. You get to know new cities and are still always at home on weekends.
Benefits
- Working from home
- 2 Options for pension fund contracts
- Flat hierarchies
- Flexible Working Hours
- Highest safety standard
- Allowance for cycling commuters
- U-Abo for commuters
- Worldwide travel insurance
- Part-time possibility
- Possibility of unpaid leave
- Full payment in case of sick leave until the 30th day
- Complimentary accident insurance
- Employee referral programm
- 25 vacation days
- Overtime hours can be fully compensated
- Opportunities for international projects
- Comprehensive expense reimbursement policy
Did we spark your interest?
At BakerHicks, it’s important that we create an environment where everyone feels they belong. As a business, we’re fortunate to work with a diverse team of people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. And as individuals, we should expect respectful and positive behaviours that encourage us all to thrive.
Focusing on gender equality, LGBTQ+ and BAE matters, to ensure we’re always listening and always learning, we’ve pulled together a team of people to help steer our strategies for diversity and inclusiveness.
Contact
Christoph Stöger
Recruiting Manager - Basel