Electrical Design Engineer

placeManchester calendar_month 
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.

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