Lead Protection & Control Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Client:

ENWL

Location:

Blackburn, United Kingdom

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

77a6485ce5ee

Job Description:

Join us and make your career future ready! At Electricity North West (Construction & Maintenance), we are committed to creating a sense of belonging for our colleagues. We ask our applicants to talk to us about any reasonable adjustments that may be required throughout our recruitment processes. We care about your work-life balance, putting family and wellbeing first. We want our people to have rewarding careers, bringing their whole selves to work and giving 100%. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing diversity to create a culture of inclusion and belonging.

The Role

This opportunity is for a recently qualified or experienced Design Engineer to develop customer projects into detailed design packs to be delivered in accordance with current conditions, policies, and standards. We are looking for an innovative Design Engineer to work Client side on HV projects from initial concept and feasibility through to procurement specification, construction, and commissioning. You will act as the Lead Designer for Infrastructure & Energy projects for Electricity North West Construction & Maintenance Ltd.’s customer networks up to and including 132kV, managing all aspects of design during the project life including design, planning, approval, construction, commissioning, and final handover.

We are looking for a Customer Side HV/MV Project Electrical Design Engineer for wide and challenging projects in the North of England, initially based in Blackburn and/or Middlesbrough. The ideal candidate will have experience in plant specification, P&C, AISs/GISs, and 33/66/132kV substation layout. We can offer an immediate start to see projects through from concept to completion.

What we're looking for

• Hold an HNC or Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) preferably with a bias towards Power Engineering.
• Demonstrate a good understanding of Low Voltage & High Voltage Electrical Principles and theory.
• Understand Distribution network design including some knowledge of volt drop calculations, earth loop impedance calculations, and protection.
• Have knowledge of electrical engineering design software and practices (e.g., ETAP, Dig Silent, SafeGrid & Trimble Power).

Demonstrate an understanding of Construction Design Management regulations relating to Electrical infrastructure projects. Have some understanding of the construction industry and the particular role Electricity North West (Construction & Maintenance) Limited undertakes.

• Be self-driven and have the ability to work under pressure to meet relevant business/regulatory targets.
• Have a customer-facing attitude and collaborative mindset.
• Be flexible and adaptable in their approach.
• Have good team working and interpersonal skills.
• Have excellent IT skills and demonstrate good analytical reasoning in particular MS Office software.
• Have excellent communication skills and be well organized.

What we're offering

• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service.
• Car allowance or Company Vehicle.
• An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands.
• A market-leading contributory pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.

Our people are important to us and we’re passionate about creating a great place to work where we can all be ourselves, reach our full potential, and build long-lasting careers. We’re striving to increase diversity of thought and talent in our people and to recruit a highly skilled workforce that’s representative of the communities we serve.

Should you require any additional support with your application, or any adjustments please contact our Recruitment team at [e-mail] or on 0845 366 0092 (option 2).

Any offer made will remain conditional until pre-employment checks are complete to a level deemed satisfactory by Electricity North West. Due to the nature of this role, the following pre-employment checks will be required: references from previous employers, a Medical Appointment, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), and a Drug & Alcohol test.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.