MV/LV Electrical Design Engineer

Your new company
You will be joining a growing utilities and infrastructure organisation delivering complex electrical and multi-utility projects across the UK. With a strong pipeline of work and ambitious growth plans, the business is continuing to strengthen its electrical design capability and offers excellent opportunities for technical and career development.

Your new role
As an MV/LV Electrical Design Engineer, you will deliver safe, compliant and cost-effective electrical network designs, primarily across 11kV and 433V systems.You will manage projects from initial enquiry through to design approval and handover, working closely with clients, DNOs, IDNOs, contractors and internal delivery teams.Key responsibilities will include:

• Designing MV and LV electrical distribution networks
• Undertaking point-of-connection assessments and developing compliant network solutions
• Producing MV/LV network layouts, SLDs and cable routing drawings
• Designing substations, transformers and associated electrical distribution equipment
• Supporting cable sizing, network calculations and desktop earthing
• Producing design packs for construction, adoption and handover
• Liaising with DNOs, IDNOs, clients and contractors to secure design approvals
• Managing design risks, assumptions and technical queries
• Ensuring designs comply with ESQCR, G81, CDM Regulations and relevant DNO/IDNO standards
• Supporting tendering, construction, commissioning and energisation activities
• Providing technical guidance to junior engineers where required

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this position, you will ideally have:

• HNC/HND or higher qualification in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or a related discipline
• Proven experience designing MV/LV electrical networks
• Experience within a DNO, IDNO, ICP, utility or infrastructure environment
• Strong understanding of 11kV and LV distribution systems
• Experience designing substations and cable networks
• Knowledge of electrical network calculations and earthing
• Understanding of ESQCR, G81 and relevant industry standards
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations and electrical design risk management
• Experience using AutoCAD, with VisNet highly desirable
• Knowledge of HVElek, TrimblePro, Bentley, IPSA, ETAP, PSSE or DIgSILENT would be advantageous
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously
• Full UK driving licence

What you'll get in return
You will join a growing organisation with a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects and the opportunity to work on varied 11kV/LV and multi-utility schemes.You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of increasingly complex projects, broaden your technical expertise and progress towards more senior technical, specialist or engineering leadership positions.£45,000 - £55.000 per annum

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