Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Overview

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Groundline is seeking a Lead Electrical Design Engineer to join a newly created team within the UK. The successful candidate will produce technically robust and compliant LV and HV electrical network designs that support the safe, efficient and commercially successful delivery of utility infrastructure projects. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and ambitious person to join at a prime time.

As the team forms, opportunities are unlimited. Success in this position opens many doors, including the potential future opportunity for a role as a Design Manager or Head of Engineering.

With offices in Nottingham, London and Darlington, as well as the opportunity to work from home, we offer flexibility in location throughout the UK. Our standard hours are 40 per week and there is an element of flexibility on start and finish times.

We believe our people are key to our success. We offer a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions are recognised and your development is encouraged. Working with us means exposure to diverse projects and real opportunities to progress. Alongside this, we provide a competitive salary and a range of benefits to support your wellbeing and career growth. Benefits include private healthcare, enhanced annual leave and a wide variety of non contractual perks including;

a day off with £250 for your health and wellbeing experience, a day off for your birthday and a profit share scheme.

• Design LV and HV electrical distribution networks for residential, commercial and industrial developments in accordance with relevant standards
• Produce electrical calculations, network schematics, drawings and supporting technical documentation
• Effectively liaise with utility providers, customers, project managers and other stakeholders throughout the design process
• Submit designs for approval and manage technical queries through to acceptance
• Ensure project designs are delivered to programme, budget and quality requirements
• Maintain a minimum 80% chargeable and billable utilisation, supporting delivery where required to maintain programme certainty, protect budgets, and assist others in achieving delivery targets

• HNC/HND or Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering (Essential)
• Professional Registration (IEng or working towards) (Desirable)
• G81 and DNO accreditation knowledge (Desirable)
• Experience designing LV and HV electrical distribution networks (Essential)
• Experience with in an ICP, IDNO, DNO, utility contractor or consultancy environment (Essential)
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems, substations and cabling networks (Essential)
• Knowledge of DNO and IDNO approval processes (Essential)
• Experience producing technical calculations, reports and design packages (Essential)
• Understanding of relevant ENA, G81 and industry standards (Essential)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively (Essential)