This Senior Protection Settings Engineer will report to the Design Manager and will work within Capital Programme based in our London, Elephant and Castle office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £76,229 plus car and a bonus of 3%. We also provide the following additional benefits 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products. Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. Job Purpose: Produce protection settings and configuration files for implementation across the network at all voltage levels 132 kV to 11 kV. Largely based on accepted standards although custom and complex settings and reviews are often required, as such the team is a point of reference for settings throughout the networks business. You shall be able to satisfy the following general requirements: Produce the protection settings and suitable relay logic. Supply complete settings to customers and recording settings in asset management data records. Quality Assurance of colleagues work and those produced by others external partners where they are working on our behalf to ensure they are fit for purpose. Attend Design Review meetings to ensure protection and control settings requirements are an important part of the electrical design package. Support the wider business in technical matters relating to the job role (in particular the protection commissioning team). Be a point of reference in the business for the primary and grid settings queries. Identify ways of providing network protection solutions that reduce costs. Assist the business to review protection mal operations. Create settings for ad hoc non-planed network events like protection depletions. Principal Accountabilities: Provide main and back up settings and relay logic files, ensuring grading, clearance times and stability for the running arrangements specified. Use information provided by asset management and using network analysis software, check and work out fault levels, undertake fault studies and ensure system stability is provided by protection schemes within agreed parameters. Support Asset Management by providing feedback of protection relay selection, standard setting arrangements, relay type codes and suitable software versions. Knowledge of Auto switching/DAR, CBF, Anti-islanding, Unit and non-unit protection schemes, Intertripping, Fibre/pilot communication, monitoring/fault recording including the interpretation and analysis of fault records. Ensure that all new settings created and sent out are received at site and then uploaded into SAP (following commissioning completion) to ensure asset management records are maintained. Ensure that all settings sent out to our internal and external customers are quality assured to ED processes. Collaborate with the teams concerning protection setting queries. Support and mentor others in the development of professional engineering skills. Qualifications: Electrical engineering background - experience in electrical engineering 11 kV network up to 132 kV, including specification, design, application and commissioning aspects. Knowledge of the power distribution network protection systems at all voltage levels 11 kV to 132 kV. Knowledge of communication protocols where they apply to protection and control systems. Understand and interpret multiple technical information ranging from complex technical manuals through to site drawings sematic and wiring diagrams. Work unsupervised, set targets, and deliver settings. Knowledge of internal, national and international standards relevant to the specifying of protection equipment and settings. Knowledge of relevant applications, in particular: Word, Excel, DIgSILENT, AMTECH, Manufactures protection interface software and SAP data base. HND as a minimum, or degree and above; preferred in electrical engineering (or in engineering science), with relevant protection experience. Chartered Engineer or working towards achieving Chartership.
20/05/2024
Full time
This Senior Protection Settings Engineer will report to the Design Manager and will work within Capital Programme based in our London, Elephant and Castle office. You will be a permanent employee. You will attract a salary of £76,229 plus car and a bonus of 3%. We also provide the following additional benefits 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan Occupational Health support Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products. Discounted access to sports and social clubs Employee Assistance Programme. Job Purpose: Produce protection settings and configuration files for implementation across the network at all voltage levels 132 kV to 11 kV. Largely based on accepted standards although custom and complex settings and reviews are often required, as such the team is a point of reference for settings throughout the networks business. You shall be able to satisfy the following general requirements: Produce the protection settings and suitable relay logic. Supply complete settings to customers and recording settings in asset management data records. Quality Assurance of colleagues work and those produced by others external partners where they are working on our behalf to ensure they are fit for purpose. Attend Design Review meetings to ensure protection and control settings requirements are an important part of the electrical design package. Support the wider business in technical matters relating to the job role (in particular the protection commissioning team). Be a point of reference in the business for the primary and grid settings queries. Identify ways of providing network protection solutions that reduce costs. Assist the business to review protection mal operations. Create settings for ad hoc non-planed network events like protection depletions. Principal Accountabilities: Provide main and back up settings and relay logic files, ensuring grading, clearance times and stability for the running arrangements specified. Use information provided by asset management and using network analysis software, check and work out fault levels, undertake fault studies and ensure system stability is provided by protection schemes within agreed parameters. Support Asset Management by providing feedback of protection relay selection, standard setting arrangements, relay type codes and suitable software versions. Knowledge of Auto switching/DAR, CBF, Anti-islanding, Unit and non-unit protection schemes, Intertripping, Fibre/pilot communication, monitoring/fault recording including the interpretation and analysis of fault records. Ensure that all new settings created and sent out are received at site and then uploaded into SAP (following commissioning completion) to ensure asset management records are maintained. Ensure that all settings sent out to our internal and external customers are quality assured to ED processes. Collaborate with the teams concerning protection setting queries. Support and mentor others in the development of professional engineering skills. Qualifications: Electrical engineering background - experience in electrical engineering 11 kV network up to 132 kV, including specification, design, application and commissioning aspects. Knowledge of the power distribution network protection systems at all voltage levels 11 kV to 132 kV. Knowledge of communication protocols where they apply to protection and control systems. Understand and interpret multiple technical information ranging from complex technical manuals through to site drawings sematic and wiring diagrams. Work unsupervised, set targets, and deliver settings. Knowledge of internal, national and international standards relevant to the specifying of protection equipment and settings. Knowledge of relevant applications, in particular: Word, Excel, DIgSILENT, AMTECH, Manufactures protection interface software and SAP data base. HND as a minimum, or degree and above; preferred in electrical engineering (or in engineering science), with relevant protection experience. Chartered Engineer or working towards achieving Chartership.
NO SPONSORSHIP Associate Principal, Technology Operations - Production Support - 3rd SHIFT SALARY: $102k- $120k w 15% bonus no shift differential LOCATION: REMOTE 3rd shift, Tuesday - Saturday, 11pm - 730am Do you have Production Operations (not engineering) experience? Do you have experience with Schedulers? (UC4 or Control M) or other? Why are you seeking an off shift position? What is your experience level/experience with JCL/IBM? Production support for hardware and software problems ITIL applications and infrastructure problems incident management storage Unix Windows networking Business operations etc. The Associate Principal of Technology Operations is responsible for reviewing processes and procedures throughout the Production environment and driving improvements throughout. This role will reside in Technology Operations and will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that Production runs as efficiently as possible by being an evangelist for Continues Improvement (CI), and being a technical liaison to teams to ensure that operational readiness best practices are being adhered to. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Focus on shifting the overall operational posture from re-active to pro-active Analyze and report upon Production performance CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production capacity CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production critical-path processing CI opportunities Stand-up SWATs if when needed to drive resolution of ongoing Production issues Identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting Production performance Troubleshoot hardware and software problems Move between tactical & strategic Bachelors degree 5+ years experience production systems operations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
14/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Associate Principal, Technology Operations - Production Support - 3rd SHIFT SALARY: $102k- $120k w 15% bonus no shift differential LOCATION: REMOTE 3rd shift, Tuesday - Saturday, 11pm - 730am Do you have Production Operations (not engineering) experience? Do you have experience with Schedulers? (UC4 or Control M) or other? Why are you seeking an off shift position? What is your experience level/experience with JCL/IBM? Production support for hardware and software problems ITIL applications and infrastructure problems incident management storage Unix Windows networking Business operations etc. The Associate Principal of Technology Operations is responsible for reviewing processes and procedures throughout the Production environment and driving improvements throughout. This role will reside in Technology Operations and will work closely with a broad cross-section of the organization including the following teams: Production Control, Production Support, Release Management, Platform Services, Storage, Unix, Networking, Business Operations, Change/Problem/Incident Management. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that Production runs as efficiently as possible by being an evangelist for Continues Improvement (CI), and being a technical liaison to teams to ensure that operational readiness best practices are being adhered to. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Focus on shifting the overall operational posture from re-active to pro-active Analyze and report upon Production performance CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production capacity CI opportunities Analyze and report upon Production critical-path processing CI opportunities Stand-up SWATs if when needed to drive resolution of ongoing Production issues Identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting Production performance Troubleshoot hardware and software problems Move between tactical & strategic Bachelors degree 5+ years experience production systems operations or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Software Engineering Enterprise Cloud Monitoring - Splunk SALARY: $200k- $215k base w/up to 30% bonus LOCATION: Dallas, TX 3 days onsite, 2 days remote It is all about on-premises monitoring and cloud monitoring The products they are looking for outside of Splunk is Data Dog, Dynatrace, New Relic Heavy cloud, AWS, EC2, Automation, application performance monitoring, enterprise monitoring, any EMC patrol, Tivoli, and regulatory experience Responsibilities Translate middle and senior management strategic directives into workable technical directives Monitor project status and take remedial action on projects behind schedule and/or over budget Provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of third-party tools like Splunk Provide expert-level technical mentoring to more junior members of the team Resolve complex support issues in non-production and production environments. Have an understanding of Cloud Native applications running on Kubernetes within AWS and how exposed APIs may be used to monitor them Assist production support and development staff in debugging environment defects using logging monitors and/or APM-related profiling data Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to enterprise monitoring systems and the applications they are monitoring Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform for the installation, configuration, and/or upgrade of monitoring systems Qualifications Systems administration and change management practices Enterprise monitoring and reporting tools Experience Scripting and/or coding against APIs In-depth knowledge of common used management and monitoring tech Internet/Web based technologies ITLT Best Practices Experience with tech used to support microservices Network technologies AWS log collection such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs Monitoring and reporting using SNMP CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT Cloud native applications, including Terraform experience Technologies used to support microservices Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies Bachelor's degree 10+ years of related experience Minimum 10 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with cloud native applications Minimum 3 years experience managing technical projects
14/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Software Engineering Enterprise Cloud Monitoring - Splunk SALARY: $200k- $215k base w/up to 30% bonus LOCATION: Dallas, TX 3 days onsite, 2 days remote It is all about on-premises monitoring and cloud monitoring The products they are looking for outside of Splunk is Data Dog, Dynatrace, New Relic Heavy cloud, AWS, EC2, Automation, application performance monitoring, enterprise monitoring, any EMC patrol, Tivoli, and regulatory experience Responsibilities Translate middle and senior management strategic directives into workable technical directives Monitor project status and take remedial action on projects behind schedule and/or over budget Provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of third-party tools like Splunk Provide expert-level technical mentoring to more junior members of the team Resolve complex support issues in non-production and production environments. Have an understanding of Cloud Native applications running on Kubernetes within AWS and how exposed APIs may be used to monitor them Assist production support and development staff in debugging environment defects using logging monitors and/or APM-related profiling data Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to enterprise monitoring systems and the applications they are monitoring Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform for the installation, configuration, and/or upgrade of monitoring systems Qualifications Systems administration and change management practices Enterprise monitoring and reporting tools Experience Scripting and/or coding against APIs In-depth knowledge of common used management and monitoring tech Internet/Web based technologies ITLT Best Practices Experience with tech used to support microservices Network technologies AWS log collection such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs Monitoring and reporting using SNMP CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT Cloud native applications, including Terraform experience Technologies used to support microservices Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies Bachelor's degree 10+ years of related experience Minimum 10 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with cloud native applications Minimum 3 years experience managing technical projects
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Software Engineering Enterprise Monitoring - Splunk SALARY: $200k- $215k base w/up to 30% bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Looking for a technical team lead over the enterprise splunk monitoring system. You will be the SME in Splunk Monitoring, Cloud Native Applications running on Kubernetes within AWS. Responsibilities Translate middle and senior management strategic directives into workable technical directives Monitor project status and take remedial action on projects behind schedule and/or over budget Provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of third-party tools like Splunk Provide expert-level technical mentoring to more junior members of the team Resolve complex support issues in non-production and production environments. Have an understanding of Cloud Native applications running on Kubernetes within AWS and how exposed APIs may be used to monitor them Assist production support and development staff in debugging environment defects using logging monitors and/or APM-related profiling data Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to enterprise monitoring systems and the applications they are monitoring Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform for the installation, configuration, and/or upgrade of monitoring systems Qualifications Systems administration and change management practices Enterprise monitoring and reporting tools Experience Scripting and/or coding against APIs In-depth knowledge of common used management and monitoring tech Internet/Web based technologies ITLT Best Practices Experience with tech used to support microservices Network technologies AWS log collection such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs Monitoring and reporting using SNMP CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT Cloud native applications, including Terraform experience Technologies used to support microservices Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies Bachelor's degree 10+ years of related experience Minimum 10 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with cloud native applications Minimum 3 years experience managing technical projects
14/05/2024
Full time
NO SPONSORSHIP Principal, Software Engineering Enterprise Monitoring - Splunk SALARY: $200k- $215k base w/up to 30% bonus LOCATION: Chicago, IL 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Looking for a technical team lead over the enterprise splunk monitoring system. You will be the SME in Splunk Monitoring, Cloud Native Applications running on Kubernetes within AWS. Responsibilities Translate middle and senior management strategic directives into workable technical directives Monitor project status and take remedial action on projects behind schedule and/or over budget Provide subject matter expertise for ongoing support of third-party tools like Splunk Provide expert-level technical mentoring to more junior members of the team Resolve complex support issues in non-production and production environments. Have an understanding of Cloud Native applications running on Kubernetes within AWS and how exposed APIs may be used to monitor them Assist production support and development staff in debugging environment defects using logging monitors and/or APM-related profiling data Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to enterprise monitoring systems and the applications they are monitoring Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform for the installation, configuration, and/or upgrade of monitoring systems Qualifications Systems administration and change management practices Enterprise monitoring and reporting tools Experience Scripting and/or coding against APIs In-depth knowledge of common used management and monitoring tech Internet/Web based technologies ITLT Best Practices Experience with tech used to support microservices Network technologies AWS log collection such as CloudTrail, CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs Monitoring and reporting using SNMP CI/CD tools such as Artifactory, Jenkins, and GIT Cloud native applications, including Terraform experience Technologies used to support microservices Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management) Security controls as applied to software technologies Bachelor's degree 10+ years of related experience Minimum 10 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment. Minimum 3 years experience working with cloud native applications Minimum 3 years experience managing technical projects
Lynx are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer for one of our amazing MEP clients. Providing expert solutions across various niche sectors, they work seamlessly within a multi-disciplinary team, trusted by our clients to deliver inventive solutions to complex technical design challenges. With extensive experience in delivering solutions focused on the design, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical systems, we're able to understand our client's visions and support them in realising the potential of their products. An in-depth understanding of the industry's regulatory and safety requirements means we can control the process conditions and the risks. From feasibility through to decommissioning, we help clients at every project stage and scale, ensuring functional safety throughout. As the team has grown, we have a number of opportunities for Senior and Principal Electrical Engineers to become permanent members. About You We are looking for people who: Value quality and enjoy delivering technically excellent Electrical designs in the built environment Want to take ownership, be innovative, use initiative and are driven by client satisfaction Have experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams Have experience in leading and mentoring junior engineers Hold a relevant degree and chartered or willing to work towards this Eligible to pass criteria for security clearance and airside pass applications Why this role? With the opportunity to work in multiple sectors including Commercial, Residential and Healthcare. you will work on exciting and innovative buildings, often with top-tier architects and clients. Our growing team provides opportunities for progression, where you will be encouraged and supported to develop your role and challenge your skills to explore career paths that help maximise your technical and management skill sets. You will work within a supportive team with the ability to plug into and access our wider network of professionals You will have the opportunity to see your designs come to fruition through site visits and client engagement Our teams provide the full range of multi-disciplinary services including process engineering, mechanical and electrical (HV/LV), EC&I, architecture, building services, civil and structural, supported by programme management and a CDM consultancy. Our expertise also includes BIM, Digital and Asset Management, embracing the latest in digital techniques to provide clients with the most efficient and cost-effective design and solutions. Benefits You'll have a chance to make your mark on some of the most exciting projects in our sectors. Whatever your discipline, you'll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. There's also individual performance-related rewards on offer, as well as: Company car or cash allowance Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan Life assurance scheme 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc) Family friendly policies Employee assistance Professional development If you are looking for a new exciting opportunity with an excellent Building Services Consultancy, please apply with your latest your CV.
14/05/2024
Full time
Lynx are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer for one of our amazing MEP clients. Providing expert solutions across various niche sectors, they work seamlessly within a multi-disciplinary team, trusted by our clients to deliver inventive solutions to complex technical design challenges. With extensive experience in delivering solutions focused on the design, installation, operation and maintenance of electrical systems, we're able to understand our client's visions and support them in realising the potential of their products. An in-depth understanding of the industry's regulatory and safety requirements means we can control the process conditions and the risks. From feasibility through to decommissioning, we help clients at every project stage and scale, ensuring functional safety throughout. As the team has grown, we have a number of opportunities for Senior and Principal Electrical Engineers to become permanent members. About You We are looking for people who: Value quality and enjoy delivering technically excellent Electrical designs in the built environment Want to take ownership, be innovative, use initiative and are driven by client satisfaction Have experience in coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams Have experience in leading and mentoring junior engineers Hold a relevant degree and chartered or willing to work towards this Eligible to pass criteria for security clearance and airside pass applications Why this role? With the opportunity to work in multiple sectors including Commercial, Residential and Healthcare. you will work on exciting and innovative buildings, often with top-tier architects and clients. Our growing team provides opportunities for progression, where you will be encouraged and supported to develop your role and challenge your skills to explore career paths that help maximise your technical and management skill sets. You will work within a supportive team with the ability to plug into and access our wider network of professionals You will have the opportunity to see your designs come to fruition through site visits and client engagement Our teams provide the full range of multi-disciplinary services including process engineering, mechanical and electrical (HV/LV), EC&I, architecture, building services, civil and structural, supported by programme management and a CDM consultancy. Our expertise also includes BIM, Digital and Asset Management, embracing the latest in digital techniques to provide clients with the most efficient and cost-effective design and solutions. Benefits You'll have a chance to make your mark on some of the most exciting projects in our sectors. Whatever your discipline, you'll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry. Friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. There's also individual performance-related rewards on offer, as well as: Company car or cash allowance Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan Life assurance scheme 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc) Family friendly policies Employee assistance Professional development If you are looking for a new exciting opportunity with an excellent Building Services Consultancy, please apply with your latest your CV.
Principal Network Automation Engineer Reading - Hybrid £85,000 + car allowance, bonus, private healthcare & strong pension A telecommunications giant are seeking a Principal Network Automation Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of an enormous company-wide reorganisation and digital transformation. This role encompasses diverse responsibilities, including acting as an SME within teams for network automation. The Principal Network Automation Engineer will lead the Digital Networks Platform team to build and manage mission-critical automation platforms. You will need good knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and Cisco NSO or Itential Automation platform. In addition to strong technical skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and an eye for detail, effective communication will be paramount for collaborating with stakeholders and mentoring team members. Key Skills Commercial experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) Cisco NSO/Itential Automation Platform OSS (Operational Support Systems) Telecommunications industry experience Product journey management & alignment Background in DevOps or architecture is an advantage If you are interested in the role please apply!.*OSS or large teleco experience is required. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
14/05/2024
Full time
Principal Network Automation Engineer Reading - Hybrid £85,000 + car allowance, bonus, private healthcare & strong pension A telecommunications giant are seeking a Principal Network Automation Engineer to play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of an enormous company-wide reorganisation and digital transformation. This role encompasses diverse responsibilities, including acting as an SME within teams for network automation. The Principal Network Automation Engineer will lead the Digital Networks Platform team to build and manage mission-critical automation platforms. You will need good knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and Cisco NSO or Itential Automation platform. In addition to strong technical skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and an eye for detail, effective communication will be paramount for collaborating with stakeholders and mentoring team members. Key Skills Commercial experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) Cisco NSO/Itential Automation Platform OSS (Operational Support Systems) Telecommunications industry experience Product journey management & alignment Background in DevOps or architecture is an advantage If you are interested in the role please apply!.*OSS or large teleco experience is required. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.