Jim Webb
About Jim Webb
Jim Webb is a Senior Engineer at Arup with extensive experience in the energy sector, including roles at RES and Drax Group.
Current Company
Jim Webb is currently employed at Arup as Senior Engineer. He began his tenure at Arup in 2021 and is based in Leeds, England, United Kingdom. Arup is known for tackling complex challenges in engineering and design.
Previous Experience RES and Drax Group
Prior to his position at Arup, Jim Webb worked at RES as a Commissioning Engineer from 2020 to 2021 in the United Kingdom & Ireland. Before that, he had an extensive tenure at Drax Group, where he held several roles: Technical Lead Product Incubation Team (2019-2020), Research and Innovation Engineer (2017-2019), and Electrical Technician (2004-2009) based in North Yorkshire and Selby, England.
Education and Expertise
Jim Webb studied at Howden School from 1991 to 1996. Subsequently, he pursued higher education at The University of Hull, where he completed his BSc in Integrated Technology in 1970. He has developed a deep understanding of power system components, including switchgear and intelligent protection relays.
Technical Skills and Projects
Jim Webb participated in trials focused on lithium-ion battery storage systems, emphasizing technology learning, system data analysis, and battery degradation understanding. He has installed electric vehicle charging infrastructure to assess how electric vehicles can benefit the grid. He also served as the electrical lead on significant projects during the biomass conversion at Drax.
Personal Interests
Outside of his professional endeavors, Jim Webb is passionate about motor racing. He has built his own car, performance parts, and engines in his spare time, demonstrating a keen interest and hands-on skills in automotive engineering.