Overview
This role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer to join the Environment Agency as a Senior Electrical Engineer with the Standards and Engineering team. The position focuses on electrical systems across high, medium, low and extra‑low voltage equipment, with a strong emphasis on control systems design and SCADA / telemetry.
Responsibilities
* Lead technical engineering within the Standards, Asset Management & Engineering Directorate, shaping future service delivery.
* Provide technical leadership across the organisation to ensure safe, reliable and sustainable assets meeting net‑zero commitments.
* Develop, deliver and maintain electrical engineering standards including safety rules for HV and LV power systems and control systems in assets such as pumping stations, water management and flood defence structures.
* Develop competency and skills guidance for employees working on electrical systems and equipment.
* Act in a national incident response role, including out‑of‑hours commitments.
Qualifications
* Working knowledge of Electricity at Work regulations, BS 7671 and IET wiring regulations.
* Experience with control systems, IEC 61508, IEC 62061, BS EN 13489 and telemetry/SCADA systems.
* Knowledge of high and low voltage generation and distribution systems.
* Experience in safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statements.
* Practical testing and isolation of high and low voltage electrical systems; confirming dead circuits.
* Understanding of risk‑based electrical maintenance philosophies, FMEA, reliability systems and processes.
* Drafting and publishing electrical policy, instructions and guidance.
* Excellent work‑management, teamwork and communication skills.
* UK driving licence.
* Current membership of a recognised engineering institution and Chartered Engineer registration with UK Engineering Council.
Additional Information
Hybrid role with a base location near your home. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. Incident management training will be provided. Candidate information pack can be accessed for further details.
Contact: tim.brown@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interview process: MS Teams interviews within three weeks of the closing date.
Workplace: MEICA Engineering Standards team, Standards and Engineering – Flood and Coastal Risk Management Directorate.
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or marital status.
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