Power Distribution Engineer

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking a Power Distribution Engineer in Abercarn, Wales. The role involves designing and managing power distribution systems, ensuring project delivery aligns with safety and compliance standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in power distribution.

Benefits

Pension Fund

Annual Leave - 23 Working Days excluding Public Holidays

Professional development opportunities

Annual Bonus subject to Company performance

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status desirable.
• Strong background in power distribution and substation systems.
• Familiar with earthing design and power system studies.

Responsibilities

• Design and upgrade 12kV power distribution systems.
• Conduct system analysis and produce technical recommendations.
• Lead site surveys and manage on-site installation teams.

Skills

Project delivery

Electrical analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Power Distribution Engineer

– Competitive Salary –

Abercarn, Wales

, NP11 5AR

The Role

Do you have hands-on experience with power distribution systems? Ready to lead complex electrical projects from design to delivery? We're looking for an experienced Power Distribution Engineer to join our team in Abercarn.

This role will suit someone who is confident in project delivery, electrical analysis, and managing teams on varied, high-impact infrastructure projects.

You'll be responsible for the design, management, and improvement of power distribution systems across our client sites. This includes ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with safety and compliance standards. You'll also liaise with customers and internal teams to ensure work is transparent, efficient, and meets technical expectations.

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Apply now.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and upgrade 12kV power distribution systems

Conduct system analysis and produce technical recommendations

Lead site surveys and manage on-site installation teams

Coordinate preventative maintenance programmes

Supervise substation primary plant design

Carry out troubleshooting and fault investigations

Produce project reports and technical documentation

Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations

Company:

SPE Energy, a leading manufacturer with over 30 years' experience in the design and the manufacture of innovative, high-quality medium voltage electrical switchgear panels and circuit breakers. From airports and hospitals to breweries, refineries, mines, factories, electrical distribution networks and nuclear plants, we assist clients worldwide to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Benefits:

Pension Fund

Annual Leave - 23 Working Days excluding Public Holidays

Professional development opportunities

Annual Bonus subject to Company performance

The Person

Degree in Electrical Engineering (Chartered Engineer status desirable)

Strong background in power distribution and substation systems

Familiar with earthing design and power system studies

Skilled in managing people and projects

Able to interpret technical drawings and work with relevant software (e.g. Inventor, Microsoft Office)

Excellent Stakeholder communication and reporting skills

Willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings

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