Senior Electrical Engineer – Environment Agency, Standards and Engineering
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.
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.
You will be part of a team that manages, develops and maintains our electrical engineering standards, including our electrical safety rules, for our electrical systems and equipment, which includes HV and LV power systems and control systems within assets such as pumping stations, water management and flood defence structures and monitoring sites. You will help develop, deliver and maintain competency and skills guidance for all employees managing or carrying out work on our electrical systems and equipment. You may be required to hold a national incident response role which may be within normal working hours or out of hours.
It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or marital status.
Experience / skills Required
Through experience to date, you should be able to demonstrate most of the following:
* A good working knowledge of the Electricity at Work regulations and BS 7671 IET wiring regulations.
* A good working knowledge of control systems, including the application of IEC 61508, IEC 62061 and BS EN 13489, and telemetry / SCADA systems.
* Knowledge of high and low voltage generation and distribution systems.
* Knowledge and experience in the development and delivery of Safe systems of work, risk assessments, method statements.
* Testing and isolation of high and low voltage electrical systems and proving dead.
* Strong understanding of a risk-based approach to electrical maintenance philosophies and implementation, including the application of 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.
Additional information
This is a hybrid role, and we will allocate a base location near to your home. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel; some travel and overnights may be required. You’ll have an incident management objective in your development plan. Appropriate training will be given. Please see Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact tim.brown@environment-agency.gov.uk. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
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.
Role requirements
UK Driving licence. Must have current membership of a recognised engineering institution and be registered as a Chartered Engineer with the UK Engineering Council, or provide evidence of working toward registration with a realistic prospect of registration within 12 months.
Note If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. For applicants in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for redundancy calculation purposes. If unsure, contact your HR team.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. Please include any information regarding preferred working arrangements on your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by Defra and uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. For information on becoming a Crown supplier, please visit the Crown Commercial Service guidance.
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