Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Distribution

Role overview

Electrical design and delivery

• Carry out MV and LV design work to DNO standards and develop open- and closed-ring and radial-feeder network solutions.
• Design MV and LV intake and distribution substation layouts and primary plant and equipment.
• Develop secondary protection and control solutions using equipment scheme, circuit, and wiring diagrams.
• Carry out cable sizing, routing, section, and termination drawings for MV and LV systems.
• Design and model electrical systems and earthing grids, including touch, step, and transfer-potential calculations.
• Produce SCADA, auxiliary supply, and COP metering interface designs.
• Develop MV and LV local standby and backup power solutions with automatic and manual changeover.
• Write technical specifications and support equipment selection and procurement.
• Collaborate with suppliers and clients, and contribute to LV/MV system studies, network modelling, and verification.
• Address arc-flash and blast requirements, review submissions against client scope, and participate in design reviews with the Team Lead Verifier.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of British and DNO-specific design standards.
• A proven track record as a Trainee or Assistant Electrical Engineer, or completion of a post-degree Graduate Training programme, in a design office and/or construction environment within the Energy/Power Sector.
• Understanding of power-system functional characteristics; ability to work collaboratively and write clear, concise documentation.

Preferred experience

• Experience working under an engineering design governance structure.
• Experience preparing pre-construction information, conducting design risk assessments and reviews, and knowledge of CDM regulations.
• Experience in MV and HV cable design.

Benefits and development

• Benefits include career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, volunteering days, and a flexible hybrid working model.