Senior MEQ Engineer

Scottish Power Renewables are looking for a Senior MEQ Engineer to join their EA1N project on an initial contract basis.

Position title: Senior MEQ (Main Electrical Equipment) Engineer
Start Date: ASAP
Initial Contract End Date: 30th June 2027
Working Location(s): London or Glasgow/hybrid style working
Working Pattern: Monday- Friday 5 days a week (Required to be in the office 2 days a week the minimum)
Rate: Inside IR35, Umbrella or PAYE options available

Main Purpose of Job

The Main Electrical Equipment (MEQ) Engineer is a critical role within the Offshore Business focusing on the specification, procurement, manufacture and delivery of the offshore and onshore MEQ for the East Anglia 1N (EA1N) offshore wind project which is located in the South-East of the UK.

Reporting to the MEQ Package Manager, the MEQ Engineer will be responsible for leading technical aspects of activities during the tendering and negotiation of relevant agreements leading to the successful negotiation of the MEQ contract and successful Final Investment Decision for EA1N project. The role shall be responsible for coordinating the review and negotiation of technical Employer Requirements (ERs) as well as associated interfaces, to ensure company and business standards are adhered to by the MEQ supplier(s).

The individual will be working as part of a global business with teams located in various teams in Europe. The position may require travel to various locations in Europe, to support contract negotiations. The individual will be required to lead technical discussions with the preferred MEQ supplier(s).

Key Tasks

• Scope, tender and appoint the requisite electrical design activities to develop and support a robust electrical design basis appropriate for the necessary stages of project development
• Manage the provision of MEQ design data for input into electrical design studies and other design activities e.g. offshore and onshore substations
• Lead the MEQ package scope of works to ensure that MEQ is specified, designed, manufactured, tested, stored, delivered to site, installed and commissioned to meet project requirements and industry best practice
• Ensure that all assessments, advice and recommendations are fully documented in accordance with all internal procedures and industry best practice, and that sufficient due diligence (whether internal or external) exists to support those business decisions
• Maintain full awareness of the latest technical and commercial developments and identify suitable new technology that has the potential to reduce cost and/or risk or improve safety.
• Review of contractor/manufacturer’s documentation to ensure it complies with project and business requirements and negotiation of required changes with the equipment supplier.

Key Criteria
Essential

• Extensive knowledge and experience in EHV/HV electrical equipment related to large scale offshore wind farms and related grid connections.
• Extensive experience in the engineering, procurement, and construction or operation of EHV/HV equipment related to offshore wind covering:
  • EHV/HV Switchgear
  • Power transformers
  • Neutral Earthing Transformers/Reactors
  • Shunt Reactors/Capacitors
  • Harmonic Filters
  • Reactive Power Compensation Equipment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and develop key project and business decisions.
• Excellent report writing, presentation skills and ability to summarize key parameters and drivers impacting the project and business.
• Ability to work, manage teams and manage decision making processes under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Sound planning and analysis skills with the ability to look forward and see / anticipate problems and thereafter plan and implements mitigating solutions to negate the effect of such problems.
• Innovative and creative thinking
• Excellent problem-solving skills – dealing with conflicting requirements
• Tenacity, persistence and determination to succeed in overcoming obstacles.
• Flexibility to accept change and experience of leading others through change.

Desirable

• Extensive experience designing and working in the power generation, transmission or networks sector.
• Extensive experience in the area of Electrical and Grid Works related to offshore wind covering and/or transmission and generation projects related to system studies, system behaviours.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline with a higher level degree (e.g. MEng) desirable.
• Pro-active and diligent approach.
• Extensive experience in dealing with health, safety and environmental legislation associated with construction, marine and offshore projects.
• Proven experience in delivery design, procurement and installation works, including contract management, programme management, cost and risk control.