Power Distribution Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the electrical sector seeks a Power Distribution Engineer in Abercarn, Wales. The role involves designing and managing power distribution systems, ensuring project delivery, and compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and strong project management skills.

Benefits

Pension Fund

Annual Leave - 23 Working Days excluding Public Holidays

Annual Bonus subject to Company performance

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Chartered Engineer status desirable).
• Strong background in power distribution and substation systems.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Design and upgrade 12kV power distribution systems.
• Lead site surveys and manage on-site installation teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Project Delivery

Electrical Analysis

Stakeholder Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Inventor

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Power Distribution Engineer– Competitive Salary – Abercarn, Wales, NP11 5AR

The Role

Do you have hands-on experience with power distribution systems? Ready to lead complex electrical projects from design to delivery? We’re looking for an experienced Power Distribution Engineer to join our team in Abercarn.

This role will suit someone who is confident in project delivery, electrical analysis, and managing teams on varied, high-impact infrastructure projects.

You’ll be responsible for the design, management, and improvement of power distribution systems across our client sites. This includes ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with safety and compliance standards. You’ll also liaise with customers and internal teams to ensure work is transparent, efficient, and meets technical expectations.

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Apply now.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and upgrade 12kV power distribution systems
• Conduct system analysis and produce technical recommendations
• Lead site surveys and manage on-site installation teams
• Coordinate preventative maintenance programmes
• Carry out troubleshooting and fault investigations
• Produce project reports and technical documentation
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations

Company:

SPE Energy, a leading manufacturer with over 30 years’ experience in the design and the manufacture of innovative, high-quality medium voltage electrical switchgear panels and circuit breakers. From airports and hospitals to breweries, refineries, mines, factories, electrical distribution networks and nuclear plants, we assist clients worldwide to deliver projects on time and within budget.

• Pension Fund
• Annual Leave - 23 Working Days excluding Public Holidays
• Annual Bonus subject to Company performance

The Person

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (Chartered Engineer status desirable)
• Strong background in power distribution and substation systems
• Familiar with earthing design and power system studies
• Skilled in managing people and projects
• Able to interpret technical drawings and work with relevant software (e.g. Inventor, Microsoft Office)
• Excellent Stakeholder communication and reporting skills
• Willingness to travel for site visits and client meetings