Senior Electrical Design Engineer

• 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.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Engineering
• Power System Design
• Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations
• AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Chartered Engineer or Working Towards Chartership

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical Design
• Power System Protection Design
• Design Assurance
• Project Management
• Design Processes
• Financial Reporting Systems
• Cables and Overhead Lines Knowledge
• Technical Documentation
• Compliance with Legislation
• Risk Management

Soft Skills

• Team Working Skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Customer Service Orientation
• Mentoring and Support
• Innovative Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Science
• Chartered Engineer or Working Towards Chartership

Industry Keywords

• UK Power Networks
• DNO Standards
• ENA Standards
• International Design Standards
• Operational Substations
• Health and Safety Compliance
• Design Assurance Processes
• Customer Stakeholder Engagement
• Cost Saving Solutions
• Site Visit Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Project
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• AutoCAD
• MicroStation