Your new company
You will be joining a growing utilities and infrastructure organisation delivering complex electrical and multi-utility projects across the UK. With a strong pipeline of work and ambitious growth plans, the business is continuing to strengthen its electrical design capability and offers excellent opportunities for technical and career development.
Your new role
As an MV/LV Electrical Design Engineer, you will deliver safe, compliant and cost-effective electrical network designs, primarily across 11kV and 433V systems.You will manage projects from initial enquiry through to design approval and handover, working closely with clients, DNOs, IDNOs, contractors and internal delivery teams.Key responsibilities will include:
Designing MV and LV electrical distribution networks
Undertaking point-of-connection assessments and developing compliant network solutions
Producing MV/LV network layouts, SLDs and cable routing drawings
Designing substations, transformers and associated electrical distribution equipment
Supporting cable sizing, network calculations and desktop earthing
Producing design packs for construction, adoption and handover
Liaising with DNOs, IDNOs, clients and contractors to secure design approvals
Managing design risks, assumptions and technical queries
Ensuring designs comply with ESQCR, G81, CDM Regulations and relevant DNO/IDNO standards
Supporting tendering, construction, commissioning and energisation activities
Providing technical guidance to junior engineers where required
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:
HNC/HND or higher qualification in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or a related discipline
Proven experience designing MV/LV electrical networks
Experience within a DNO, IDNO, ICP, utility or infrastructure environment
Strong understanding of 11kV and LV distribution systems
Experience designing substations and cable networks
Knowledge of electrical network calculations and earthing
Understanding of ESQCR, G81 and relevant industry standards
Working knowledge of CDM Regulations and electrical design risk management
Experience using AutoCAD, with VisNet highly desirable
Knowledge of HVElek, TrimblePro, Bentley, IPSA, ETAP, PSS®E or DIgSILENT would be advantageous
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously
Full UK driving licence
What you'll get in return
You will join a growing organisation with a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects and the opportunity to work on varied 11kV/LV and multi-utility schemes.You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of increasingly complex projects, broaden your technical expertise and progress towards more senior technical, specialist or engineering leadership positions.£45,000 - £55.000 per annum
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