Senior Earthing Studies Engineer

Morson Edge; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Flexible work location

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Training and development

Career growth

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a Senior Earthing Studies Engineer for hybrid work in Bristol or Warrington. The role focuses on desk-based earthing studies with occasional site visits and soil resistivity surveys. Requires 4+ years’ earthing experience, knowledge of EPR, touch/step voltages, fault paths and AutoCAD.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and may progress into broader power systems analysis. UK work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years’ experience in earthing design and analysis.
• Experience attending sites for soil resistivity analysis and earthing surveys.
• Confident with AutoCAD for site layouts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare earthing layout drawings and perform studies.
• Conduct soil resistivity surveys and fall-of-potential testing.
• Discuss results with clients and propose actions.

Skills

Earthing design

Soil resistivity surveys

Electrical engineering

Site travel

EPR and fault current concepts

Client liaison

Education

BSc or BEng in Electrical Engineering

MSc or MEng (Desirable)

Tools

AutoCAD

CDEGS

XGSLab

Job description

Senior Earthing Studies Engineer

Bristol or Warrington based - hybrid working

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Earthing Studies Engineer to work with us to help strengthen our electrical team. The role will be primarily desk based, with the need for occasional site visits and soil resistivity surveys. Candidates should have 4+ years' experience of earthing studies, gained within a consultancy, ICP, renewable developer, or similar environment. Candidates are expected to be familiar with concepts such as EPR, touch and step voltage, fault current return paths and soil resistivity, and be able to use AutoCAD to prepare earthing layout drawings. The role also has the opportunity for the engineer to move into more general power systems analysis, if desired. The role is based either in our Bristol Office, but could also be based out of our Manchester (Irlam) office. Candidates should have a Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK, without requiring a visa. Applications from more experienced candidates are more than welcome.

Essential Characteristics

• BSc, BEng or equivalent
• 4+ years' experience in earthing design and analysis.
• Experience of attending sites for soil resistivity analysis, fall of potential and earthing surveys.
• Confident with AutoCAD for preparing site layouts.
• Knowledge of earthing and theory including EPR, touch and step voltages and fault current return paths.
• Own car and willingness to travel for soil resistivity surveys.
• Knowledge of CDEGS or XGSLab
• Confident in dealing with Clients to discuss results and actions

Desirable Characteristics

• MSc or MEng
• Knowledge of lightning protection systems
• Knowledge of EMF and induced voltage studies

Benefits

• We offer various opportunities for flexible working and part-time working.
• Flexible work location.
• Stakeholder pension.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (full time basis).
• Hands on training and varied workload.
• Competitive range of Employee benefits.
• Great working environment.
• Opportunity to grow with the Company.

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