Electrical Design Engineer

77579 - Electrical Design Engineer

This Electrical Design Engineer will report to the Principal Design Engineer and will work within UKPN Services, the unregulated non-DNO directorate of UK Power Networks. You will be a permanent employee based in our Elephant & Castle office.

You will attract a salary of £58,229 plus inner London Allowance and a bonus of 3%

Close Date:.25/01/2024 All applications will be reviewed after the close date.

We also provide the following additional benefits

• Annual Leave 25 days
• Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%)
• Tenancy Loan Deposit scheme
• Tax efficient benefits: cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Occupational Health support
• Switched On - scheme providing discount on hundreds of retailers products.
• Discounted access to sports and social clubs
• Employee Assistance Programme.

JOB PURPOSE:

You will report to the Principal Design Engineer. You will work as part of a diverse team, providing technical design excellence across a portfolio of contracts to place UK Power Networks Services in the top tier for design-and-build of private assets on safety, customer service and efficiency. Your work in the UKPN Services directorate will support our competitive contracting business, delivering HV and LV Electrical Designs for a range of large clients in transport, defence, nuclear power, ICP, distribution networks, and other industries.

You will oversee the delivery of designs. You will ensure that UKPN Services produce high-quality design solutions that comply with relevant legislation, client requirements and all applicable standards.

You will provide technical liaison with suppliers and clients for the successful delivery of projects and the creation of new business.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Typical accountabilities for the Design Engineer will include:

• Produce designs for clients across the UKPN Services business that deliver good industry practice
• Provide technical input to the team and into UKPN Services bids
• Ensure that design solutions meet client specifications and allow accurate tender submissions to be developed
• Assess cost/benefit trade-off of technical solution and support the technical decision-making processes
• Identify areas for technological advancement whilst maintaining excellent engineering standards

DIMENSIONS

Annual works costs: projects in the value of £100k to £50m.

Qualifications:

• Degree level or equivalent in engineering or science
• Work towards achieving IEng or CEng
• Membership of a professional body such as the IET
• Knowledge of power distribution and electrification systems
• Familiar with BS 7671 18th edition
• Knowledge of SCADA and communication systems
• Basic knowledge of project management
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Health and Safety Requirements

• Ensure all Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental requirements are considered.
• Ensure safe working methods and systems are followed in the design
• Accept personal responsibility to meet and fulfil all UKPNS Health and Safety requirements.
• Create a safe working environment for all staff and contractors supporting the business.