In this role you will provide specialist earthing design engineering within Arcadis’ Energy Networks and Renewable team, ensuring safety and compliance for substation operatives. You will deliver earthing studies, EMF calculations, EMI mitigation, and lightning protection, collaborating across project teams to meet budgets and schedules. You’ll assess risks, propose mitigations, and support junior staff while engaging with stakeholders. This position offers exposure to high‑voltage substations and a chance to contribute to sustainable energy projects at scale.
Responsibilities
Provide specialist earthing design engineering and solutions using the CDEGS software suite
Carry out earthing system measurements for substations up to 400 kV AC and other EHV installations
Perform Electric and Magnetic Field (EMF) calculations for EHV assets
Design lightning protection systems
Conduct Electromagnetic Interference studies and mitigation design
Manage multiple earthing design projects within budget and timescales
Collaborate with the substation detailed design team to ensure design integrity
Lead the creation of competitive proposals/quotations for new work
Provide leadership and technical guidance to junior team members
Key requirements
BSc/BEng/BEng (Hons) or MSc/MEng in a relevant discipline
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or working towards
Experience supervising elements of large, complex projects
Working knowledge of earthing system measurements
Extensive experience with CDEGS for earthing analysis
Experience with earthing issues and standards for 400 kV power networks
Strong communication of complex technical issues to peers or senior managers
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