Electricity Design Engineer

Total Utility Connection Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Life insurance

Generous leave

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Death in service

Living wage employer

Job summary

Total Utility Connections is seeking an Electricity Design Engineer based in Cardiff City Centre. You will design electricity infrastructure for commercial and residential developments, ensuring costed designs meet technical and industry standards, and coordinating with DNOs/iDNOs and project teams.

You will work to maintain accreditation requirements, develop CAD drawings, and manage variations and costings throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications relating to design of distribution electricity networks up to 11kV.
• Experience with CAD systems and design standards is essential.
• Knowledge of NERS accreditation process is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create electricity designs and information compliant with Codes of Practice and standards.
• Produce costings and budgets for electricity projects.
• Create CAD drawings using company templates.
• Coordinate design with other contracted utilities.

Skills

CAD design

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Relevant qualifications relating to design of distribution electricity networks up to 11kV

Tools

CAD systems

WinDebu t

Microsoft Office

Job description

Based at:Head Office - Cardiff City Centre

Summary of role

Undertake the design of electricity infrastructure projects across the Company’s portfolio of commercial and residential new development schemes. Throughout the project lifecycle, the Electricity Design Engineer will ensure that any costing mechanisms and designs are technically and commercially compliant and delivered within agreed timescales. They will provide a focal point to the Company across all electricity infrastructure aspects ensuring that standards are met operationally to ensure compliance with network owners and Company accreditations.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities

• Create electricity designs and associated information compliant with all relevant Codes of Practice, Company and industry standards
• Produce information to ensure electricity costing mechanisms are fit for purpose and reflect operational and customer requirements
• Create CAD drawings using company standard templates
• Coordinate the electrical design process with other contracted utility products.
• Communicate with the upstream and adopting electricity DNOs/iDNOs throughout design lifecycle
• Manage Customer expectations throughout the project design lifecycle
• Report project progress and performance to the wider project team
• Complete variations to electricity designs in accordance with Company procedures
• Produce electricity enquiry costings and project budgets in line with commercial procedures
• Contribute to NERS accreditation and associated working group
• Support and develop other members of the business to enhance their electrical technical knowledge and experience
• Completing all electronic and paper forms in line with defined Company procedures
• Take ownership to resolve Health, Safety and Environment, engineering, customer satisfaction & product quality problems
• Maintaining Company SHEQ standards, interacting with Company systems to ensure continued compliance with legislation and industry standards

Person Profile

Personality

Organised, reliable, adaptable, personable and able to work individually with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Well-presented and business-like, keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability. Able to build relationships easily and be a team-player.

Specific Job Skills

Able to self-motivate and effectively time-manage workload of self and others, appreciating the need to balance accuracy with any potential deadlines. Possesses interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with all levels both internally and externally. Can analyse and identify trends from information sources and able to make decisive decisions for the betterment of delivery and business development.

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant electricity design programs.

Literacy and Numeracy

Able to produce clear, concise and accurate written communications through all aspects of the enquiry and design lifecycle.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant qualifications relating to design of distribution electricity networks up to 11kV.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems
• Working knowledge of WinDebut.
• Able to demonstrate required capability to be deemed competent to create electricity designs in line with NERS scheme requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of NERS accreditation process.
• Understanding and awareness of customer service and its impact on business growth.
• Knowledge and awareness of continuous improvement within existing and new processes.
• Knowledge of both DNO/iDNO standards and working practices.
• Knowledge of pre-construction and feasibility within utilities sector.
• Working knowledge of current relevant legislation, technical standards and specifications
• Able to demonstrate required capability to be deemed competent to approve electricity designs in line with NERS scheme requirements.
• Full valid UK Driving Licence

Additional Benefits

• P rivate medical and life insurance
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Annual leave increase with service
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Discretionary Bonus scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Death in Service
• Living Wage Employer

This job description outlines the key responsibilities, required qualifications, and personal attributes necessary for the role of the. It is intended to provide an overview of the position and may be subject to updates in line with business needs.

References will be requested post appointment.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Total Utility Connections are an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and the unique perspectives each employee brings to the workplace. We are dedicated to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive and authentic workforce that fosters creativity and enables our ongoing success.

Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform their best.

Respect for others, making all feel welcomed and included is at the heart of our business and when you join us you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where everyone’s voice is heard and supported.

AboutUs:

Progression is something we value, and we’ll make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.