Overview
Senior Electrical Engineer role within the Environment Agency’s Standards and Engineering team. Expertise relating to control systems design and SCADA / telemetry systems would be beneficial. This role is part of the Technical Authority and involves providing technical engineering leadership to meet objectives of safe, reliable and sustainable assets and net zero commitments.
Working within the Standards, Asset Management and Engineering Directorate, you will help deliver and maintain electrical engineering standards, including electrical safety rules, for electrical systems and equipment across 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 employees managing or carrying out work on electrical systems and equipment. The role may include a national incident response obligation, which may occur during or outside normal working hours.
We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We encourage flexible working patterns and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support candidates with disabilities.
The MEICA Engineering Standards team provides technical standards, management and leadership across mechanical, electrical and control system activities within the organisation. The team collaborates across the business and is dispersed but maintains a strong identity.
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 and flood defence structures.
* Develop, deliver and maintain competency and skills guidance for staff managing or working on electrical systems and equipment.
* Contribute to control systems design and SCADA / telemetry initiatives; support technical leadership for the organisation to meet safety, reliability and sustainability objectives.
* Fulfil a national incident response role as required, which may occur during or outside normal working hours.
Experience / Skills Required
* Agood working knowledge of the Electricity at Work regulations and BS 7671 IET wiring regulations.
* A good working knowledge of control systems, including IEC 61508, IEC 62061 and BS EN 13489, and telemetry / SCADA systems.
* Knowledge of high and low voltage generation and distribution systems.
* Experience in developing and delivering Safe systems of work, risk assessments, and method statements.
* Experience in testing and isolation of high and low voltage electrical systems and proving dead.
* Strong understanding of risk-based maintenance philosophies and Failure Mode Effects Analysis, reliability systems and processes.
* Drafting and publishing electrical policy, instructions and guidance.
* Excellent work management, teamwork and communication skills.
Additional Information
This is a hybrid role with a base location near your home. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. An incident management objective will be included in your development plan, and appropriate training will be provided. Please see the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for more information. For queries, contact tim.brown@environment-agency.gov.uk. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. If you are on a reserve list, your details may be held for up to 6 months and an alternative post may be offered.
Competencies
* Communicates Effectively: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information clearly and persuasively in speech and writing.
* Achieves Results: Sets and delivers high work standards, prioritises tasks and resources to achieve timely results.
* MEICA Technical Advice and Design: Provides specialist technical advice and design for safe MEICA activity.
Role Requirements
* UK Driving licence
* Current membership of a recognised engineering institution and Chartered Engineer status with the UK Engineering Council, or evidence of working toward registration with realistic prospect within 12 months.
Important notices
If applying from Civil Service, Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and not a Crown Servant upon appointment. Some details about continuity of service and redundancy may apply per local government rules. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns; please indicate preferred arrangements on your application. We guarantee an interview to disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria. We operate within Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. See official guidance for details on supplier opportunities.
Artificial intelligence disclosure
AI can support your application, but all examples must be truthful and come from your own experience. Plagiarism or AI-generated content presented as your own may lead to withdrawal of the application. We align with Civil Service guidance on AI use.
Job location and status
Immingham, Lincolnshire and other locations in the Lincolnshire/Greater Lincoln Area region. This page shows recent postings and nearby opportunities and is not a guarantee of current openings.
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