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HVDC C&P Hardware Design Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 75,000

Full time

22 days ago

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An innovative company is seeking a Hardware Design Engineer to design control cabinet layouts for HVDC projects. This role involves creating documentation, coordinating with manufacturers, and validating designs to meet specifications. You will collaborate with various stakeholders and participate in building power stations worldwide. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, allowing for a balance between office and home work. If you have a strong technical background and experience in control panel design, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the power industry.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical field.
3+ years of experience with HVDC projects in the UK.

Design cubicles and integrate hardware components for control systems.
Create documentation including Bill of Materials and terminal diagrams.

Control and Protection Panel Design

Coordination and Inspection

Documentation Skills

Stakeholder Collaboration

Validation of Design Drawings

Bachelor's Degree in a Relevant Technical Field

Master's Degree in a Relevant Technical Field

CAD Tools (Engineering Base, Ruplan)

Description

The opportunity

As a Hardware Design Engineer within Hitachi Energy’s HVDC, you will be responsible for designing our control cabinet layout, which includes hundreds of circuit boards for measurements, control, and calculations. Our system also incorporates user interfaces such as HMI (Human Machine Interface), diagnostic tools, IT (Information Technology) infrastructure, and IT security. We utilize our in-house developed real-time platform, MACH, to meet the power industry’s standards. This role offers the opportunity to travel abroad and participate in building some of our many power stations around the world.

This is a hybrid working role, allowing you to work both from our offices in Glasgow and partly from your home office.

Your responsibilities

Cubicle Design & Integration: Design cubicles and integrate all hardware components.
Documentation: Create Bill of Materials, terminal diagrams, cable lists, and termination schedules.
Coordination & Inspection: Coordinate with cubicle manufacturers and perform inspections.
Design Preparation: Prepare design specifications, overview diagrams, and concept clarifications.
Design Review: Participate in or lead design review meetings to identify and correct errors.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Discuss with other departments to prepare the division of works.
Validation: Validate design drawings/documents from sub-suppliers to meet specifications.
Support & Collaboration: Provide support during tests and commissioning, and collaborate with customers and colleagues.

Your background

Educational Background: You possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant technical field.
Professional Experience: You have prior experience with HVDC projects and at least three years of work experience in the UK.
Technical Expertise: You have strong knowledge in control and protection panel design (CRP).
Additional Skills: Site experience in control and protection testing and commissioning is advantageous but not mandatory.
Software Proficiency: Experience with CAD tools for control systems, such as Engineering Base or Ruplan, is highly valued.
Specialized Knowledge: Having EMC knowledge or experience with AC sub-stations and control systems is considered a plus.

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