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  • Onshore Wind- Electrical Engineer

  • Location:

    Swindon

  • Salary:

    £40,000

  • Reference:

    ElectWBR

  • Posted:

    4th Jan 2012

  • Job Type:

    Permanent

  •  


    RWE npower renewables is one of the UK's leading renewable energy companies, dedicated to generating electricity using sustainable, environmentally-friendly resources. We have the resources and expertise to develop, build and operate high quality, commercial-scale renewable energy schemes throughout the UK.


    Our operating portfolio includes both onshore and offshore wind farms, and hydroelectric power plant, and we are currently working on a joint project to develop our first wave power scheme in the Scottish isles. Utilising these natural resources provides significant sources of power for the UK's present and future electricity needs. RWE npower renewables is the UK subsidiary of RWE Innogy.


    The role of the Electrical Engineer is to provide specialist electrical engineering support to all aspects of the UK Onshore Wind business.  The role will involve both office and site based activities, supporting projects from their initial development stage, into construction through to the operational phase and beyond.


    Specialist support to sites in development; including initial feasibility studies (fault level, load flow, voltage rise etc) along with high level site engineering (identification of best site connection positions, identification of pre-existing circuits etc) and more specific support regarding input into the planning process (developing site layouts, equipment, along with high level site engineering (identification of best site connection positions, identification of pre-existing circuits etc) and more specific support regarding input into the planning process (developing site layouts, equipment location, footprints, building/compound dimensions etc), scheme sanction etc. Detailed and ongoing engagement with the DNO/NGET to ensure that a suitable risk-targeted technical connection is secured with acceptable technical and commercial conditions. 


    Development of individual fundamental site designs from technical, commercial and H&S perspectives. Preparation of bespoke technical specifications for individual projects, aligned with the site procurement and contracting strategy. Performing of design reviews against the above specification. Provision of project engineering during the construction and commissioning stages, ensuring quality and technical compliance. Provision of technical support to procurement and project functions with regard to the negotiating of supply agreements (i.e. RFI, Framework etc). This extends to the performing of due diligence activities with regard to acquisitions etc.


    Responsible for developing knowledge and competency cover within the area.  Responsibility for development & ownership of associated corporate, policy, technical and workflow documentation,  engagement with stakeholders to develop policy etc. Involvement in technical audit activities.


    Specialist electrical engineering support to Operations from both a technical and asset operation/commercial perspective.


     Manage communications & procedures associated with the role & specialist competency area with both stakeholders and the Electrical Technology team.


    Positively engage with industry & regulatory bodies; participating & influencing where able.


     


    Knowledge and Skills:


    ·            Considerable experience providing specialist electrical engineering support across a number of technology types for; this shall extend across voltage levels from LV to EHV and generation technologies ranging from generation in the kW to multi-hundred MW range


    ·            Ability to handle complex and pressured problems and balance the requirements of the business against constraining forces


    ·            Preferably degree qualified (or equivalent through experience)


     

  • For more information, please contact:
  • Barnaby Redwood
  • Tel: 0117 973 8507
  • Mobile: 07736 807 865
  • Email: Barnaby Redwood