Senior Electrical Engineer - Environment Agency
This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer with knowledge of high, medium, low, and extra‑low voltage electrical systems and equipment to join the Environment Agency’s Standards and Engineering team as a Senior Electrical Engineer. Expertise relating to control systems design and SCADA/telemetry systems would be beneficial.
Overview
Working within our Standards, Asset Management and Engineering Directorate you will influence and shape how we deliver our service into the future. As part of our Technical Authority, you will provide technical engineering leadership and support to the whole organisation to meet our objectives of safe, reliable and sustainable assets and meet our commitments to net zero carbon.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage, develop and maintain electrical engineering standards, including electrical safety rules for HV and LV power systems and control systems within assets such as pumping stations, water management and flood defence structures and monitoring sites.
* Develop, deliver and maintain competency and skills guidance for all employees managing or carrying out work on our electrical systems and equipment.
* Hold a national incident response role (may be within normal working hours or out of hours).
* Lead and support technical design activities in line with safety and engineering best practice.
Experience & Skills Required
* Good working knowledge of the Electricity at Work regulations and BS 7671, IET wiring regulations.
* Good working knowledge of control systems, including IEC 61508, IEC 62061, BS EN 13489 and telemetry/SCADA systems.
* Knowledge of high and low voltage generation and distribution systems.
* Experience in the development and delivery of Safe systems of work, risk assessments, method statements.
* Testing, isolation and proving of high and low voltage electrical systems.
* Risk‑based approach to electrical maintenance philosophies and implementation, including Failure Mode Effects Analysis, reliability systems and processes.
* Drafting and publishing of electrical policy, instructions and guidance.
* Excellent work management, team working and communication skills.
Competencies
Communicates Effectively – Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Achieves Results – Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
MEICA Technical Advice and Design – Provides specialist technical advice and design to ensure effective, efficient and safe MEICA activity.
Requirements
UK driving licence. Current membership of a recognised engineering institution and be registered as a Chartered Engineer with the UK Engineering Council, or evidence of working toward registration with realistic prospect within 12 months.
Contact
For questions, email tim.brown@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from all, regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or marital status. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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