Overview
Senior Electrical Engineer role within the Environment Agency’s Standards and Engineering team. The role requires knowledge of high, medium, low and extra-low voltage electrical systems and equipment, with potential benefit from expertise in control systems design and SCADA/telemetry systems. You will provide technical engineering leadership to meet objectives of safe, reliable and sustainable assets and support the organisation in delivering its services, including commitments to net zero carbon.
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.
* Develop, deliver and maintain competency and skills guidance for employees managing or working on electrical systems and equipment.
* Fulfil a national incident response role which may be during or outside normal working hours.
* Provide technical leadership and support to the organisation to ensure safe, reliable and sustainable assets and meet net zero commitments.
* Be part of the MEICA Engineering Standards team within Standards and Engineering, delivering technical standards, management and leadership across mechanical, electrical and control system activities.
* Contribute to the development and publication of electrical policy, instructions and guidance.
Experience / Skills Required
* A good working knowledge of 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, plus telemetry/SCADA systems.
* Knowledge of high and low voltage generation and distribution systems.
* Experience in development and delivery of Safe systems of work, risk assessments and method statements.
* Testing and isolation of HV/LV electrical systems and proving dead.
* Strong understanding of a risk-based approach to electrical maintenance philosophies and implementation, including FMEA, reliability systems and processes.
* Drafting and publishing electrical policy, instructions and guidance.
* Excellent work management, teamwork and communication skills.
Role Requirements
* UK Driving licence.
* 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 realistic prospect within 12 months.
Additional Information
This is a hybrid role with a base location near your home. Some travel and overnights may be required. You will have an incident management objective in your development plan, and appropriate training will be provided. Please see Candidate / Additional Information Pack for 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, we may hold your details for 6 months for potential roles.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes flexible working patterns, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
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