Tunnel Electrical Engineer
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Engineering
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Energy/Power Generation
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Help Shape the UK's Energy Future Tunnel Electrical Engineer Opportunity with the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), Supporting Sizewell C
As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell
C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Marine and Tunnels Section.
As part of the CWA (Civil Works Alliance), you will support the building of Sizewell
C. Sizewell C will be a 3.2-gigawatt power station generating low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes and will play a key role in our energy future, supplying reliable, clean electricity for at least 60 years. This role will be within the Marine and Tunnels Section.
The purpose of the role is to provide electrical engineering expertise to the project team. The Electrical Engineer will support the design, implementation, and oversight of the electrical systems and infrastructure, ensuring compliance, safety, and performance across the marine and tunnel phase of work.
He will report to the CWA site wide electrical manager in a first step, and he will be based on project office in the Orwell logistic park with regular site visits.
The Electrical Engineer will support the electrical team across the project, responsibilities including but not limited to:
- Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and documentation for the team.
- Design, develop and maintain thorough testing regime for systems on site.
- Overseeing all electrical aspects and establishment of the TBM, including power supply, control panels, and auxiliary systems.
- Hands-on experience setting up Power transformers, Supplies for HV/LT for the TBMs, (Slurry/EPB), Coordinating the Electrical establishment setup at site.
- Commanding knowledge and experience in working out the power consumption of TBM Tunnelling Site (STP, EPB or Dual mode TBMs) including but not limited to STP Establishment Power requirements
- TBM Power requirements
- Conveyor power requirements
- TBM Auxiliary power requirements (Grout Plant, Gantry Cranes, Chiller Plant, ventilation, WTP etc),
- LT/HV Cabling scheme for TBM.
- Transformers, grids, power supply units,
- Conduct calculations/simulations to support design decisions.
- Assist technically with installation and commissioning of systems.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical engineering problems and equipment breakdowns.
- Ensure compliance with relevant codes/standards and safety regulations.
- Collaborate with other teams on the project and co-ordinate works.
- Write risk and method statements
- Completing permit applications
- Support and review subcontractors design and implementation planning.
- Project and process management
- Experienced in a similar position and able to demonstrate required knowledge
- Ability to design and troubleshoot electrical systems
- Nuclear/license condition experience.
- AutoCAD Experience
- Degree or equivalent in electrical /electronic engineering
- ECS Card
- 17^th/18^th Edition Qualification
- Knowledge of electrical systems, power distribution, and control systems
- Experience with TBMs is Mandatory.
- Experience working within Joint Ventures/Alliances.
- UK major construction experience and associated training.
- Designing electrical systems, including schematics and control panel layouts.
- Installing and commissioning electrical equipment like motors, sensors, and actuators
- PLC Programming and maintenance:
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