Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Jobtailor

Greater London

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in London is seeking an experienced electrical design engineer to deliver high-quality designs for UK Power Networks substations. You will work across assets and connections, ensuring designs meet CDM standards and project targets while liaising with stakeholders.

You will sign off designs, manage site visits, mentor colleagues, and contribute to technical & commercial documents. A chartered engineer or working towards chartership is preferred.

Qualifications

Strong electrical engineering background with experience in electrical design.
Knowledge of power system and protection design at 132KV, 33KV, 11KV and intermediate voltages.
Ability to work with external engineering organisations and customers/stakeholders representing UKPN.
Capable of final sign off of designs in specific area.
Good safety culture and understanding of CDM Regulations and their application.
Ability to work unsupervised, set targets, and implement innovative cost-saving solutions.
Proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Willingness to undertake site visits and enter operational substations with safety rules.

Responsibilities

Produce and assure high-quality electrical designs across an Assets and Connections Portfolio
Deliver designs to cost, time and quality targets
Ensure designs meet UK Power Networks design and CDM standards for non-contestable and contestable works
Produce electrical designs that can be constructed in compliance with standards and CDM requirements without supervision
Assure other designs
Deliver designs conforming to relevant Codes of Practice and company and industry standards for UKPN substations
Contribute to technical, commercial and contractual documents for procurement of engineering products
Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and company procedures
Comply with design assurance and audit processes
Prepare concept and developed designs from specifications and drawings within defined periods
Provide excellent customer service
Work within larger multidisciplinary teams
Liaise with operational teams from initial enquiry through final energisation and project closure
Fulfil designer/principal designer requirements under the 2015 CDM Regulations
Eliminate hazards and reduce risks from remaining hazards in conjunction with CDM
Support and mentor team members to enhance technical knowledge and experience
Undertake site visits, including entry to operational substations

Skills

Electrical design

Power system design

CDM Regulations

Project management

Design assurance

Safety awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Teamwork

Communication skills

Cost-saving solutions

Education

Degree in Engineering or Science

Chartered Engineer or Working Towards Chartership

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Produce and assure high-quality electrical designs across an Assets and Connections Portfolio
Deliver designs to cost, time and quality targets
Ensure designs meet UK Power Networks design and CDM standards for non-contestable and contestable works
Produce electrical designs that can be constructed in compliance with standards and CDM requirements without supervision
Assure other designs
Deliver designs conforming to relevant Codes of Practice and company and industry standards for UKPN substations
Contribute to technical, commercial and contractual documents for procurement of engineering products
Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations and company procedures
Comply with design assurance and audit processes
Prepare concept and developed designs from specifications and drawings within defined periods
Provide excellent customer service
Work within larger multidisciplinary teams
Liaise with operational teams from initial enquiry through final energisation and project closure
Fulfil designer/principal designer requirements under the 2015 CDM Regulations
Eliminate hazards and reduce risks from remaining hazards in conjunction with CDM
Support and mentor team members to enhance technical knowledge and experience
Undertake site visits, including entry to operational substations

Requirements

Strong Electrical engineering background and experience in electrical engineering
Knowledge of power system and protection design at 132KV, 33KV, 11KV, and intermediate voltages
Ability to work with external engineering organisations and customers/stakeholders representing UKPN
Capable of final sign off of designs in specific area
Good safety culture and sound understanding of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and their application
Ability to work unsupervised, set and comply with own targets, and identify and implement innovative cost saving solutions
Good team working skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint
Strong written and oral communication skills
Awareness of current and technological developments in distribution plant and equipment
Degree level or equivalent in engineering or science
Chartered Engineer or working towards achieving Chartership
Extensive knowledge of design processes and relevant DNO, ENA and International Design Standards, including relevant operational aspects
Business, environmental, safety, financial, and regulatory awareness
Appreciation of financial reporting systems
Knowledge of project management
Proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
Broad knowledge of cables and overhead lines
Willingness and ability to undertake site visits and enter operational substations while complying with mandatory safety rules and procedures

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Engineering with a strong focus on design processes, compliance with CDM Regulations, and the ability to deliver high-quality electrical designs for substations. Proficient in project management and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams while ensuring adherence to industry standards and safety regulations.

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