Job Description
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. You will influence and shape how we deliver our service into the future, providing technical engineering leadership and support to the whole organisation to meet objectives of safe, reliable and sustainable assets and 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.
* 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 which may be within normal working hours or out of hours.
Qualifications and Experience
* 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 and 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 are a must for this role.
* Must hold 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.
* UK driving licence.
Additional Information
The role is hybrid; a base location near the applicant’s home will be allocated. Some travel and overnights may be required. Incident management objectives will be included in the development plan.
Please contact tim.brown@environment-agency.gov.uk for any queries. Intervals will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. Candidates may be placed on a reserve list for up to six months.
We welcome applications from all regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or marital status. The Environment Agency is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and offers flexible working patterns.
Employer Statement
The Environment Agency is a Non‑Departmental Public Body and is not part of HM Civil Service. The Agency is committed to value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks. For more information about supporting suppliers see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know.
Artificial intelligence may be used to support your application, however all examples and statements must be truthful and accurate. Plagiarism may result in withdrawal of the application or disciplinary action.
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