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
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