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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
- 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
- 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)
- 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
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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.
