Electrical Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power utilities industry is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for a hybrid role in Walsall. The position involves creating electrical designs, conducting risk assessments, and providing technical support. The ideal candidate will have expertise in electrical power distribution and experience with relevant software tools. A competitive salary and opportunities for progression are offered.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Opportunity for progression

Qualifications

• Expertise in designing at voltage levels up to 11kV.
• Experience in the utility industry.

Responsibilities

• Creating electrical designs up to 11kV.
• Carrying out risk assessments and impact studies.
• Providing technical advice to staff.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Initiative

Education

City and Guilds qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Amtech

Windebut

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Design Engineer - Walsall

£45,000 - £60,000 DOE
Hybrid working

Our client provides full turnkey solutions to all aspects of the power utilities industry. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an electrical design engineer to join the team. This is a hybrid role, and you will be expected in the office 2 - 3 days a week.

Role Overview:

1. Creating electrical designs up to 11kV
2. Carrying out pre-construction risk assessments and impact studies caused by increased fault levels
3. Providing technical advice and assistance to other members of staff
4. Producing specifications to allow turnkey-type contracts to be tendered, along with full technical appraisal on tender return

Requirements:

• Proficient in the use of productivity and collaboration software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, etc., across multiple platforms such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication styles and outstanding listening skills, with the 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, including standards, practices, and procedures
• Expertise and confident ability to design at voltage levels up to 11kV (Previous experience on EV schemes would be beneficial)
• Good understanding of DNO G81 or BS7671 documentation and design
• Knowledge of CDM requirements
• City and Guilds qualification
• Experience of working in or with a DNO or IDNO
• Experience in the utility industry using Amtech and Windebut
• Experience in using AutoCAD

In return, our client will offer:

• £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Potential for car allowance
• Real opportunity for progression within the business
• Pension

If you would like to find out more and believe you have the necessary experience to fulfill this position, please apply or reach out directly to (url removed).