Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Description:

Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer looking to play a key role in delivering the UK's growing electricity infrastructure?

My client is an established and expanding engineering business delivering utility infrastructure projects across residential, commercial and industrial developments. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to strengthen their technical team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where you'll have real influence over project delivery, work on a varied portfolio of LV and HV schemes, and help mentor the next generation of engineers.

The Role

You'll be responsible for producing high-quality LV and HV electrical network designs from concept through to approval and construction support. Working alongside project managers, utility providers and clients, you'll ensure designs are technically robust, compliant and delivered on programme.

Typical responsibilities include:

Designing LV and HV electrical distribution networks
Producing calculations, schematics, drawings and technical documentation
Preparing designs in accordance with DNO, IDNO, ENA and G81 standards
Managing technical approvals and responding to design queries
Supporting construction and energisation activities
Providing technical guidance to junior engineers
Contributing to design standardisation and continuous improvement
Managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high technical standards

About You

You'll have experience designing electrical distribution networks within an ICP, IDNO, DNO, utility contractor or engineering consultancy.

You'll ideally have:

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering
3-5+ years' experience in LV/HV network design
Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, substations and cable networks
Knowledge of DNO/IDNO approval processes
Experience producing technical calculations and design packages
Familiarity with ENA and G81 standards
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
The ability to mentor and support less experienced engineers
Professional registration (or working towards IEng) would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business
Interesting and varied utility infrastructure projects
Genuine opportunity to influence technical delivery
Collaborative and supportive working environment
Long-term career development and progression
Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're looking for your next challenge in electrical network design and would like to find out more, please apply today for a confidential discussion.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status