Design Engineer - Electircal

Pinnacle Recruitment; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional civil engineering contractor is seeking a Design Engineer to work within the DNO/Energy Sectors, focusing on new power network designs. The role offers a competitive salary, 25 days leave plus statutory holidays, a monthly car allowance, and a contributory pension scheme. Ideal candidates will have electrical engineering qualifications and experience, proficiency in CAD, and leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days leave plus statutory holidays

Monthly car allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Hybrid office working

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Full driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering projects from feasibility to commissioning phases.
• Develop and manage electrical designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Skills

Proficient use of SSEN industry standard electrical design

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Education

Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Incorporated Engineer status or actively working towards it

Tools

CAD software

Job description

A regional civil engineering / utilities contractor is seeking a Design Engineer to work within the DNO/Energy Sectors, being conversant with the requirements for the design of new and augmented power networks in both the regulated and unregulated markets.

The role is based at our Portsmouth office with great road links and a team of professionals on hand to support and collaborate with.

Candidate

• Proficient use of SSEN industry standard electrical design.
• Experience in use of CAD software is preferable
• Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Incorporated Engineer status or actively working towards it.
• Proven experience in the design DNO energy related electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Having a clear understanding of DNO's HV & LV networks.
• Lead the design and engineering projects from feasibility to commissioning phases.
• Develop and manage electrical designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and oversee the work of jointing engineers.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.
• Ensure quality assurance, risk management, and adherence to safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Incorporated Engineer status or actively working towards it.
• Full driving licence essential
• Right to work in the UK

Experience

• Primary Substations - Construction, installation, and commissioning.
• Switchgear, Transformers & Plant - Installation and commissioning.
• Cable Installation & Connections - HV/LV multi-core & power cables, laying, pulling, jointing, and terminating.
• Excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing at all levels in the organisation.
• Able to work under pressure and make important decisions.
• Electrical engineering experience is essential.
• Design experience is ideal.

In exchange they offer employment in an employee trust company, where you will enjoy a competitive salary, 25 days leave plus statutory holidays per annum, a monthly car allowance, contributory pension scheme and hybrid office working