Electrical Distribution Design Engineer – HV/LV to EHV

Octopus Energy Generation; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Eclipse Power Networks in the UK is seeking an experienced electrical distribution engineer to assess design requirements for new projects and oversee LV, HV and EHV networks. You will create network designs, ensure adherence to engineering standards and regulatory requirements, and liaise with ICPs, DNOs and developers to move designs from award to adoption.

The role involves design assurance, risk management, environmental reviews, and supporting the engineering team throughout the project

Qualifications

• 2+ years electrical distribution engineering experience.
• Degree, HNC/D or equivalent qualifications in engineering.
• Experience in electrical distribution high and low voltage network design.
• Ability to review, interpret and approve designs created by external sources.
• Knowledge of constructing and operating electrical distribution networks.
• Regulatory and legislative compliance including health, safety and environment.
• Strong organisational skills to manage workload and support customer and business requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Experienced in Extra High Voltage network design.

Responsibilities

• Carry out design assurance for new electricity networks submitted by Developers and Independent Connection Providers (ICP) for adoption by Eclipse.
• Create and develop electricity network designs including POC's (Point of Connection) to company and industry standards.
• Ensure all network to be adopted by Eclipse comply with the company's engineering standards and industry legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Engineering Department with the stage and gate process including stakeholder management and regulatory SLAs.
• Operate to regulatory and company SLAs, KPIs, processes, policies and controls.
• Support any client kick off meetings.
• Risk management: identifying and logging project and business risk and supporting mitigations.
• Assess environmental impacts / reviews.
• Provide technical support to the Engineering team and the wider business where required.
• Create strong links with DNO planning and design teams to ensure appropriate technical and policy interface dialog is maintained.
• Review and approve as-built submissions.
• Liaise with land rights coordinator, ICP's, Developers and DNO's to obtain land rights for adoptable assets.
• Maintain knowledge of legislation applicable to design, adoption, ownership and operation of HV/LV networks.
• Support all aspects of business activity.

Skills

Electrical distribution engineering

LV/HV/EHV design

Regulatory compliance

Communications

Organization

Design review

Extra High Voltage design

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree, HNC/D or equivalent in engineering

Job description

Eclipse Power Networks in the UK is seeking an experienced electrical distribution engineer to assess design requirements for new projects and oversee LV, HV and EHV networks. You will create network designs, ensure adherence to engineering standards and regulatory requirements, and liaise with ICPs, DNOs and developers to move designs from award to adoption.

The role involves design assurance, risk management, environmental reviews, and supporting the engineering team throughout the project