Electrical Design Engineer

Our client, a leader in the power utilities sector, is currently seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing and delivering utility connections to the E-mobility and Industrial sectors, specifically electrical connections. The company provides LV and 11kv connections to the grid.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce project-specific DNO/IDNO/Private network electrical designs
• Create bill of quantities of equipment in line with relevant IEC, DNO, IDNO, and client specifications
• Conduct cable calculations
• Prepare technical reports detailing the proposed connection arrangement
• Design earthing systems and layouts
• Review client specifications
• Plan HV substation layouts and elevations
• Complete DNO and IDNO POC applications and protection settings
• Perform site development and due diligence studies
• Develop and review single-line diagrams and capacity/network planning studies
• Liaise with external design houses, consultancies, clients, IDNOs, and DNOs
• Review equipment manufacturers' proposals and ensure equipment suitability
• Approve and issue designs for construction
• Input into contract project plans, report progress, and identify risks
• Ensure compliance with laws, including Electricity at Work, H&S, ESQCR, and CDM Regulations

Additional Duties:

• Hold overall responsibility for the engineering design of projects
• Represent the client brand in direct contact with clients
• Coordinate project requirements with civil, electrical, protection, and control designers
• Lead projects from commencement to handover
• Support the Project Delivery Team during the Project Design Change Process
• Maintain project programmes through the design phase
• Prepare design phase safety documentation, risk assessments, and preliminary H&S plans
• Manage the design approval process with UK DNOs/IDNOs
• Complete project Environmental and Sustainability files
• Support the estimating process with Project Managers

Job Requirements:

• HNC minimum qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Good knowledge and experience in Designing LV to 33kv projects
• Experience in HV Substation design to DNO/IDNO specifications
• Knowledge of British Standards and G81
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• Knowledge of AutoCAD; knowledge of Amtech, Revit, CDEGS (advantageous)

Benefits:

• Paying up to £60,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday 40hrs per week
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Hybrid working (x1 per month in the office)
• Pension plan
• Bonus scheme
• Health Shield
• Share save options

If you are an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking for a permanent opportunity within the power distribution and energy sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and dedicated team.