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 electrical systems and equipment, including 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 which may be within normal working hours or out of hours.
* Contribute to the MEICA Engineering Standards team in Standards and Engineering, providing technical leadership and support to the organisation to meet objectives of safe, reliable and sustainable assets and commitments to net zero carbon.
Qualifications / Experience
* Good working knowledge of the Electricity at Work regulations and BS 7671 IET wiring regulations.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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 demonstrate working toward registration with a realistic prospect of registration within 12 months.
Additional information
* This is a hybrid role, and we will allocate a base location near to your home. Some travel and overnights may be required.
* We will support you to find a role to suit your needs; 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 are placed on a reserve list, we may hold your details for 6 months and offer an alternative post.
Equal Opportunity
We champion diversity and 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 and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment and will guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability whose minimum criteria are met.
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