Design Engineer

Sinewave; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company on a mission to power the future sustainably! As a Design Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing electricity distribution networks, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, this dynamic workplace offers opportunities for growth through in-house training and a supportive environment. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, private medical coverage, and a unique perks platform that enhances your work-life balance. If you're passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Enhanced Pension Contributions

25 Days + Bank Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Sinewave Academy Training

Discounts and Cashback through Sinewave Worx

Qualifications

• Proven track record in creating electrical designs up to 11kV.
• Experience in providing technical advice and conducting risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan electricity distribution networks up to 11kV.
• Create detailed diagrams and manage design changes with clients.

Skills

Electrical Design

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Risk Assessment

Technical Specifications

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Amtec

Windebut

Job description

Swindon, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/02/2025

Sinewave was founded in 2015 with a clear mission from the very start - everything that we do will always be a power for good. Since then, we have gone from a living room start up to a leading force within the energy transformation sector. Not bad, eh!

We are on a mission to help power the future more sustainably. But don't just take our word for it, we are the only B-Corp Certified ICP in the world.

We’re part of powering the UK’s energy transition with innovative high and low voltage electrical solutions up to 132kV. From EV charging to renewables and commercial projects, we design, deliver, and maintain networks with sustainability and efficiency at heart. Join us to drive change and make an impact!

The role

We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer to carry out and ensure electricity networks are designed in a safe and professional manner and to a high standard in line with Sinewave’s directives and DNO/IDNO or private network standards with a key focus on designs up to 11kV.

An idea of what you'll be doing:

• Design and plan electricity distribution networks primarily between LV and 11kV but this can vary up to 33kV, including carrying out upfront feasibility studies to evaluate system design options.
  
• You will create a variety of diagrams in line with requirements, including schematic diagrams from basic philosophy and engineer’s sketches, high voltage power cable routing diagrams, detailed schemes and wiring diagrams and multicore diagram and schedules.
  
• You will be creating detailed protection and metering single line diagrams.
  
• You will produce earthing studies and create associated drawings for review.
  
• Maintain accuracy of designs including cable entry points into substations with suitable measurements.
  
• You will manage & control design changes with clients, IDNO & civils teams.
  

When you join you will go through our top-notch induction and onboarding process and have opportunities to develop further through our in-house training academy.

Everyone belongs here at Sinewave

At Sinewave, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We know what it takes to change the world and that’s why we review all applications impartially, ensuring decisions are based solely on merit, skills, and potential. If you require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know—we’re here to help. #teamsinewave

Requirements

You'll have a proven track record of:

• Creating electrical designs up to 11kV (desirable 33kV to 132kV knowledge).
  
• Carrying out pre-construction risk assessments and impact studies caused by increased fault levels.
  
• Providing technical advice and assistance to other members of staff.
  
• Producing specifications to allow Turnkey type contracts to be tendered along with full technical appraisal on tender return.
  
• Creating technical specifications for all major plant and equipment, protection and control equipment and auxiliary equipment such as batteries and LVAC boards.
  
• Completing technical reports as required for capital spend approval.
  

You'll be a successful Design Engineer already have experience & qualifications in:

• Proficient in the use of Productivity and Collaboration Software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint etc. across multiple platforms such as smart phones, tablets, laptops etc.
  
• Excellent communication, including ability to adapt communication styles and outstanding listening skills with ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to use own initiative as well as work collaboratively as part of a team.
  
• Excellent knowledge within the electrical power distribution industry and its standards, practices and procedures.
  
• Expertise and confident ability to design at voltage levels up to 11kV (with exposure to 33kV) in the Power Distribution Industry.
  
• Good understanding of DNO G81 or BS7671 Documentation and Design.
  
• Extensive knowledge of CDM requirements.
  
• Degree in Engineering or similar.
  
• Desire to progress to gain professional registration i.e. IET, IEng or EngTech.
  
• Experience of working in or with a DNO or IDNO.
  
• Experience in the utility industry using Amtec and Windebut.
  

So, let's talk about what's in it for you

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting place to work with a welcoming and friendly workforce. We are a fast-growing, dynamic business and even as our team grows in number, maintaining our company culture is important to us. We want to keep the feeling of being part of a small business alive, no matter how big we get.

Whether you’re based in the HQ in Swindon, field based, or working from home we have a lot to offer:

The usual stuff

Along with a competitive salary, life assurance, we provide enhanced pension contributions matching 5% as standard.

25 days + Bank Holidays

You can even buy or sell holiday allowance, giving you the flexibility to enjoy more time with family and friends.

Private Medical

We hope you’ll never need it, but just in case. We offer a fully comprehensive medical scheme that can extend to your family as well.

Sinewave Academy

Our academy provides you with all the tools and training needed to power your career.

Sinewave Worx

Our bespoke perks platform getting you discounts and cashback at loads of high street retailers. Our perks list is as impressive as the range of our EV solutions! Want to know more? Charge ahead and check out here.

If you think this is the right role for you and you want to be a part of #TeamSinewave, we’d love to hear from you.