Senior Earthing Studies Engineer

Morson Edge; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Part-time options

Pension plan

25 days holiday

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking a Senior Earthing Studies Engineer to join our electrical team. The role is based in Bristol or Warrington with hybrid working, primarily desk-based and occasional site visits for soil resistivity surveys.

Applicants should have 4+ years in earthing studies, familiarity with EPR, touch/step voltages, fault current return paths, and AutoCAD for earthing layouts. UK work eligibility is required; travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience in earthing design and analysis.
• BSc, BEng or equivalent.
• Experience with soil resistivity analysis, fall of potential surveys.
• AutoCAD proficiency for earthing layouts.
• Knowledge of EPR, touch/step voltages and fault current paths.
• Own car and willingness to travel for site surveys.
• Knowledge of CDEGS or XGSLab.
• Eligible to work in the UK without visa.

Responsibilities

• Desk-based role with occasional site visits and soil surveys.
• Prepare earthing layout drawings using AutoCAD.
• Engage with clients to discuss results and actions.
• Potential progression into general power systems analysis.

Skills

Earthing design

Soil resistivity analysis

EPR and fault paths knowledge

Client liaison

Travel readiness

Education

BSc/BEng or equivalent

MSc/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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