Trainee Electrical Design Engineer

Trainee Electrical Design Engineer - Surrey

We are seeking an enthusiastic, analytical, and forward-thinking Trainee Electrical Design Engineer to develop the skills required for ensuring the safe adoption of distribution networks operating up to 11kV. This role offers hands-on training and mentorship to help you gain expertise in network design, compliance, and asset management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with compliance checks for design, construction, and safety standards.

• Supporting senior engineers in liaising with customers regarding network design issues.

• Learning to evaluate applications from other network operators or customers for connections onto networks, including network reinforcement assessments.

• Supporting the management of relationships with upstream parties for capacity and demand negotiations.

• Assisting in the creation of CAD designs and drawings where required.

• Gaining experience in developing safety and risk assessment requirements for design and adoption stages.

• Understanding and contributing to compliance with health and safety policies.

• Supporting the implementation of asset management system requirements.

• Participating in reviews and updates of operational procedures and technical standards.

Person Specification

• Interest in electricity design/analysis with a willingness to learn IT-based design software.

• Exposure to or interest in software modeling tools such as Windebut, Amtech, IPSA, or similar is beneficial.

• A proactive, flexible, and adaptable approach to learning in a fast-paced environment.

• Training and mentorship will be provided to help develop the necessary skills for the role.

Benefits Include:

• Holidays: 26 days, increasing to 28 after 3 years service.

• Bonus scheme.

• Enhanced pension contributions.

• Private medical insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Volunteering day: one fully paid day per year.