Electrical Design Engineer / Electrical Engineer

We are looking for a Electrical Design Engineer to support our client, a large Power Distribution Network Operator. This Electrical Design Engineer will report to the Design Lead and will work within the Capital Programme directorate based in either our Crawley or Maidstone office. You will be a permanent employee. Working across an Assets and Connections Portfolio, you will produce high quality electrical designs to an agreed scope. Designs to be delivered to cost, time and quality targets. All designs must meet Networks design and CDM standards. Produce Electrical Designs that can be constructed in compliance with standards and CDM requirements with little or no management. Deliver designs, which conform to all relevant Codes of Practice and company and industry standards (for all designs relevant to Sub-stations), together with Electrical Design. Contribute to the production of technical, commercial and contractual documents for procurement of engineering products. Compliance with design assurance and audit processes. Preparation of concept and developed design, from specifications and drawings within defined periods. Collaborate with the operational teams to guarantee a smooth process from initial enquiry through to final energisation and project closure. Ensure design eliminates any hazards which may give rise to risks; and reduce risks from any remaining hazards (together with CDM). Electrical engineering background. Knowledge of power system and protection design at 132KV, 33KV, 11KV, and intermediate voltages. Degree level or equivalent in engineering or science. Knowledge of design processes and DNO, ENA and International Design Standards including relevant operational aspects to deliver designs. Work with external engineering organisations and customers/partners representing UKPN to best effect. A good safety culture and sound understanding of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and their application in this role. A good level of business, environmental, safety, financial, and regulatory awareness. A general appreciation of financial reporting systems. Knowledge of project management. Proficient in the use of Microsoft desktop applications, in particular: Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint. Proficient in the use of AutoCAD or Micro station. Broad knowledge of cables and overhead lines. Input into construction ideas and techniques, which feed into Networks Green Action Plan….