Electrical Engineer

United Infrastructure Group; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join our Energy team, delivering safe, compliant electrical works across DNO, ICP and related energy infrastructure projects. The role covers LV/HV systems, substations, switchgear and cabling.

You will work with project managers, site teams and stakeholders to ensure delivery to technical standards, perform installation, testing, commissioning and fault-finding, and interpret drawings.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer with substantial electrical infrastructure experience.
• Experience delivering DNO/ICP projects.
• Strong knowledge of LV/HV distribution networks and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support across Energy projects.
• Undertake and support installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance activities.
• Work with LV and HV systems, substations, switchgear, transformers and associated cabling.
• Interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical specifications.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults.
• Ensure works comply with relevant DNO/ICP standards, G81 requirements and electrical safety procedures.
• Prepare and maintain test results, inspection records and technical documentation.
• Support energisation, commissioning and project handover activities.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, site supervisors, civil engineers, subcontractors, DNOs, ICPs and clients.
• Follow RAMS, permits, isolation procedures and United Infrastructure's HSQE requirements.
• Identify and challenge unsafe working practices and contribute to a strong safety culture.

Skills

Electrical engineering

DNO/ICP experience

LV/HV distribution networks

Electrical drawings interpretation

Electrical safety compliance

HV/LV/AP/SAP authorisations

ECS/CSCS certification

UK driving licence

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

United Infrastructure is looking for a skilled and motivated Electrical Engineer to join our Energy business. You will support the safe and successful delivery of electrical engineering works across DNO, ICP and wider energy infrastructure projects.

This is a hands-on role working across LV and HV electrical infrastructure, including substations, switchgear, transformers, feeder pillars and associated cabling. You will work closely with project managers, site teams, civil engineers and external stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required technical standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide electrical engineering support across Energy projects.
• Undertake and support installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance activities.
• Work with LV and HV systems, substations, switchgear, transformers and associated cabling.
• Interpret electrical drawings, schematics and technical specifications.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults.
• Ensure works comply with relevant DNO/ICP standards, G81 requirements and electrical safety procedures.
• Prepare and maintain test results, inspection records and technical documentation.
• Support energisation, commissioning and project handover activities.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, site supervisors, civil engineers, subcontractors, DNOs, ICPs and clients.
• Follow RAMS, permits, isolation procedures and United Infrastructure's HSQE requirements.
• Identify and challenge unsafe working practices and contribute to a strong safety culture.

About you

• Proven experience in electrical engineering within utility, energy or infrastructure projects.
• Experience working on DNO and/or ICP projects.
• Knowledge of LV/HV distribution networks and substations.
• Experience in electrical installation, testing, commissioning and fault-finding.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications.
• Good understanding of electrical safety and compliance requirements.
• Relevant electrical authorisations/training, such as HV/LV or AP/SAP, where appropriate.
• ECS/CSCS certification or willingness to obtain it.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites where required.

Why join United Infrastructure?

You’ll have the opportunity to work on critical UK energy infrastructure projects, alongside experienced engineering and project teams, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.