Electrical Design Engineer

JOB PURPOSE Working across an Assets and Connections Portfolio, the successful candidate will be responsible for producing and assuring high quality electrical designs to an agreed scope. Designs to be delivered to cost, time and quality targets. All designs must meet UK Power Networks design and CDM standards. These designs could be for both non-contestable and contestable works. The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, delivering design technical excellence PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES • Production of Electrical Designs that can be constructed in compliance with standards and CDM requirements with no supervision and assure others designs • Deliver effective designs, which conform to all relevant Codes of Practice and company and industry standards (for all designs relevant to UKPN Sub-stations), in conjunction with Electrical Design. • Contribute to the production of technical, commercial and contractual documents for procurement of engineering products • Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and company procedures. • Compliance with design assurance and audit processes • Preparation of concept and developed design, from specifications and drawings within defined periods. • Provide an excellent service to the customer. • Work as a Team Player within larger multi-disciplinary teams • Liaise with the operational teams to ensure a smooth process from initial enquiry through to final energisation and project closure. • Complying with the requirements of the designer / principal designer as determined by the 2015 CDM Regulations • Ensure design eliminates any hazards which may give rise to risks and reduce risks from any remaining hazards (in conjunction with CDM) • Supporting and mentoring other members of the team to enhance their technical knowledge and experience. SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE • Strong Electrical engineering background and experience in electrical engineering. Knowledge of power system and protection design • Extensive Knowledge of design processes and relevant DNO, ENA and International Design Standards including relevant operational aspects to successfully deliver designs • Ability to work with external engineering organisations and customers/stakeholders representing UKPN to best effect. • Capable of final sign off of designs in specific area • A good safety culture and sound understanding of Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and their application in this role. • Ability to work unsupervised, set and comply with own targets, and identify and implement innovative cost saving solutions. • Good team working skills • 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 • Strong interpersonal skills, and be competent in written and oral communications. • Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and or Micro station • Awareness of current and technological developments in distribution plant and equipment. • Broad knowledge of cables and overhead lines • Input into innovative construction ideas and techniques, which feed into UK Power Networks Green Action Plan • Degree level or equivalent in engineering or science • Chartered Engineer or working towards achieving Chartership DIMENSIONS The post holder is required to undertake site visits as part of this role and this will include entry to operational substations where compliance with safety rules and procedures is mandatory. HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work undertaken, i.e. public, visitors and employees of other organisations. This includes briefing individuals working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment. Employees will ensure they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees will understand those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied.