Distribution Design Engineer

Electricity North West; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and passionate Design Engineer is sought to join a growing team at a leading utility company. This role involves acting as an electrical designer for asset replacement and private customer projects, working from initial concept through to commissioning. The ideal candidate will have specialist knowledge in areas such as HV Vacuum Switchgear, Protection and Control scheme design, and SCADA integration. The company values work-life balance and offers a supportive environment, ensuring all team members can thrive and contribute to impactful projects. Join a culture of inclusion and make a difference in the community!

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Car allowance or Company Vehicle

Private Healthcare

Employee rewards portal

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge in electrical design for major projects.
• Experience managing design aspects throughout project life cycles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement electrical designs for major electricity projects.
• Liaise with project managers and construction engineers to ensure project success.

Skills

Electrical Design

Project Management

HV Vacuum Switchgear

Power Transformers

Protection and Control Scheme Design

SCADA Integration

Network Protection

Earthing Design

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Got what it takes to develop customer projects into detailed design packs that can be delivered under current conditions, policies, and standards? We are on the lookout for a Design Engineer! Sound good? We'd love to chat!

At #ENWCML, we are committed to creating a sense of belonging for our colleagues. We are an organisation that cares about your work-life balance and puts family and well-being first. We want our people to have rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work and giving 100%. We are a tight team who work well together and celebrate together, working hard with integrity and we treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging.

We are a growing and friendly team offering super benefits for the right candidate which include free parking and agile working following successful probation. Location is Middlesborough with travel as and when required – our main offices are Blackburn.

To enable us to fully deliver our projects we are looking for an innovative and passionate Design Engineer to work Client side on projects from initial concept and feasibility through to procurement specification, construction and commissioning.

Our Role

As a Design Engineer, you will act as an electrical designer for asset replacement and private customer projects. Liaising with our CAD resource you will produce design drawings and work closely with Project Managers, Construction Engineers and Design Engineers/Managers to ensure that all projects achieve the programme objectives of time, cost and quality at each key milestone stage, to meet requirements of the agreed programme.

• Develop and implement electrical designs that deliver cost-effective solutions for major electricity projects.
• Be responsible for the project design to ensure they are developed in an appropriate and consistent format.
• Manage 3^rd party contractors during the whole life of projects requiring liaison with project managers, design, construction and project control sections.
• Provide accurate information for the range of projects under their control.

What We're looking for

Ideally, we are looking to recruit a candidate who has specialist knowledge in either one or more of the following areas:

• Primary substation level Electrical Plant Design (HV Vacuum Switchgear, Power Transformers up to 33kV).
• Protection and Control scheme design and integration.
• 11kV Primary level substation layout design.
• Earthing Design.
• SCADA integration.
• Network protection and Modelling of networks including G99 applications/submissions.
• To act as the Design Engineer for all major projects, managing all aspects of design (from outline to detail) during the project life cycle – design, planning, approval, construction, commissioning and final handover.
• Working closely with the Project Manager, Protection & Control Engineers and Design Manager to ensure that all HV & EHV projects achieve the programme objectives of time, cost and quality, at each key milestone stage, to meet requirements of the agreed programme.
• To ensure business processes and systems are aligned to obtain maximum performance, and that all projects are managed on appropriate Company systems.
• Must establish and maintain a flexible and adaptable approach to change, being able to respond rapidly and develop creative solutions.
• Provide a Technical expert service to the tendering and Bid process of the business and the project delivery team.

What we’re offering

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we'll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. We are committed to ensuring our people are supported and are proud of our reward and benefits offer, which includes:

• An annual bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service.
• Car allowance or Company Vehicle.
• Private Healthcare.
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands.
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our people are important to us and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential and build long lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve. For us, embracing our differences is what makes us stronger.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at [e-mail] or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2).

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required: references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We don't accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received we will assert ownership of the candidate and no fee will be payable.