Electrical Distribution Engineer – LV/HV/EHV, Flexible

SSE plc; Reading; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym membership discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Maternity and adoption pay / parental-

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking an Engineer to support the development and delivery of electrical distribution network designs across new-build and existing infrastructure projects in the UK.

You will contribute to LV, HV and EHV design work (including 132kV) in line with NERS, ENA G81, BS standards and DNO/IDNO requirements, collaborating with internal teams, clients, DNOs and external partners to move projects from feasibility through construction and final adoption.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering would be highly advantageous.
• Working towards professional registration such as IEng or CEng is desirable.
• Experience or understanding of electrical distribution network design across LV and HV systems.
• Awareness of NERS, ENA G81, DNO/IDNO standards, CDM 2015 Regulations and UK engineering legislation.
• Understanding of electrical network design principles including protection, earthing and cable systems.
• Experience using engineering software and AutoCAD packages is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of LV, HV and EHV (including 132kV) electrical distribution network designs for contestable infrastructure projects.
• Assist in producing conceptual, outline and detailed electrical designs in line with NERS, ENA G81, BS standards and DNO/IDNO requirements.
• Support feasibility studies, route assessments and equipment selection activities.
• Assist with technical assessments including load flow, fault level, voltage drop and protection coordination studies.
• Support the integration of earthing, protection, metering and SCADA requirements where applicable.
• Ensure designs are developed in accordance with CDM, SHE requirements and industry legislation.

Skills

Electrical distribution design

Protection & earthing principles

Regulatory awareness (NERS, ENA G81)

UK engineering legislation

Education

Degree/HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

SSE plc is seeking an Engineer to support the development and delivery of electrical distribution network designs across new-build and existing infrastructure projects in the UK.

You will contribute to LV, HV and EHV design work (including 132kV) in line with NERS, ENA G81, BS standards and DNO/IDNO requirements, collaborating with internal teams, clients, DNOs and external partners to move projects from feasibility through construction and final adoption.