Electrical Design Engineer - Infrastructure & Travel

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks; Reading; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Company car scheme

Job summary

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution in the UK is seeking a design engineer to deliver major electrical infrastructure projects, shaping designs from feasibility through to construction. You will work with framework partners to ensure quality and manage risk, cost and programme requirements.

You will travel to various locations, supported by a company vehicle for work-related travel, with the potential to join the company car scheme.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Design or equivalent
• Strong design governance understanding and CDM regulations
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Excellent negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience engaging with external and internal stakeholders including regulatory bodies

Responsibilities

• Design assessment of projects including value and risk
• Develop engineering design from feasibility to detailed design with partners
• Ensure works are carried out safely on site in line with SSE safety rules
• Engage with external and internal stakeholders including regulatory bodies

Skills

Electrical design

Design governance

CDM regulations

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Electrical Design degree

HNC (Electrical)

Job description

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution in the UK is seeking a design engineer to deliver major electrical infrastructure projects, shaping designs from feasibility through to construction. You will work with framework partners to ensure quality and manage risk, cost and programme requirements.

You will travel to various locations, supported by a company vehicle for work-related travel, with the potential to join the company car scheme.