Electrical Design Technician in Kettering

Energy Jobline ZR; Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Leave

Health & Wellbeing

Company pension

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Kettering, UK, is seeking an Electrical Design Technician to own large-scale electrical schemes from concept to approval. You will support nationwide infrastructure delivery with a focus on LV/HV networks and POC management.

The role requires CAD proficiency, DNO/IDNO experience, and mentoring capabilities, with clear pathways for career progression and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience producing electrical designs in utilities or infrastructure.
• Knowledge of DNO/IDNO processes and G81 standards.
• Proficiency with CAD software and network studies tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review detailed electrical design drawings and reports.
• Lead electrical design projects from brief to completion.
• Check LV/HV network designs and ensure compliance.
• Manage POCs and submissions to DNOs/IDNOs.
• Mentor junior team members and coordinate design progress.

Skills

Electrical design

CAD drafting

G81 standards

DNO/IDNO processes

Team mentoring

Education

Electrical qualifications

Tools

WinDebut

VisNet

CAD software

Job description

Job DescriptionElectrical Design Technician | Utilities & Infrastructure Design Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (DOE) + Comprehensive BenefitsLocation: Kettering, NorthamptonshireContract: Full Time | 40 hours per week

The Opportunity

Are you a skilled Electrical CAD Technician or Junior Electrical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading infrastructure provider backed by a major utility organisation, offering long-term stability and unmatched career progression.In this pivotal position, you will take ownership of large-scale electrical design schemes, moving projects from initial concept through to final approval while supporting the delivery of vital infrastructure projects nationwide.

The Role

As an Electrical Design Technician, you will play a central role in producing, reviewing, and managing high-quality technical designs across LV and HV networks.

Your key duties will include:

• Producing detailed electrical design drawings, engineering reports, and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Leading and managing electrical design projects from initial brief through to full completion.
• Reviewing and checking LV and HV network designs created by other team members.
• Managing electrical Points of Connection (POCs) and submitting designs to DNOs and IDNOs.
• Liaising directly with third-party network owners and distribution network operators.
• Ensuring all technical designs comply fully with G81 standards, NERS procedures, and Distribution Safety Rules.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring junior members of the design team.
• Coordinating design progress meetings and allocating workloads effectively across the team.

What Youll Bring

We are seeking a proactive technical professional with a solid background in electrical or utility design. To excel in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience producing electrical designs within the utilities, power distribution, or infrastructure sector.
• Working knowledge of DNO/IDNO processes and G81 standards.
• Proficiency with CAD software and experience completing electrical network studies utilising tools such as WinDebut or VisNet.
• Understanding of earthing studies and relevant industry safety regulations.
• Relevant electrical qualifications suited to the level of the role.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to organise, prioritise, and mentor effectively.

Why Join

You will be joining a forward-thinking business that genuinely invests in its people, providing a supportive environment where your career can thrive.

• Professional Development: Hands-on training, ongoing career advancement, and clear avenues for technical progression.
• Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, and Shared Parental Leave, alongside dedicated Fertility Support and up to 5 paid Carers Days.
• Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependants, plus a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Security: Company pension scheme with salary sacrifice options, life assurance, an annual salary review, and long service awards.
• Perks & Discounts: Cycle to Work scheme alongside an exclusive benefits platform offering employee cashback, discounts, and vouchers.
• Belonging: Access to vibrant employee network groups, including & Neurodiversity, Womens Network, and Parent & Carer groups.

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