Overview
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.
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.
* Provide technical engineering leadership and support to the organisation to meet objectives of safe, reliable and sustainable assets and commitments to net zero carbon.
* Develop, deliver and maintain competency and skills guidance for employees managing or carrying out work on electrical systems and equipment.
* Hold a national incident response role which may be within normal working hours or out of hours.
* Contribute to the MEICA Engineering Standards team in Standards and Engineering, delivering technical standards across mechanical, electrical and control system activities.
* Collaborate with the team to support a diverse workforce and strong cross-team collaboration.
Experience/Skills / Qualifications
* A good 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.
* 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.
Other information
This is a hybrid role, and a base location will be allocated near to your home. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. An incident management objective will be included in your development plan, with appropriate training provided. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. If you are applying from the Civil Service, the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; information on eligibility and continuity of service is provided in the original posting. We welcome flexible working patterns and offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with disabilities. The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by Defra and participates in government frameworks for recruitment.
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Requirements
* Role specific license: UK Driving licence.
* Role specific professional membership: Current membership of a recognised engineering institution and be registered as a Chartered Engineer with the UK Engineering Council, or be actively working toward registration with a realistic prospect of registration within 12 months.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working arrangements. We also provide information about our approach to interviewing applicants with disabilities.
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