Senior Electrical Engineer
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. Expertise relating to control systems design and SCADA / telemetry systems is beneficial.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide technical engineering leadership and support to the whole organisation to meet objectives of safe, reliable and sustainable assets and net zero carbon commitments.
* 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.
* Help develop, deliver and maintain competency and skills guidance for all 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.
* Support hybrid working arrangements and manage required travel and overnights as needed.
* Participate in incident management objectives and training programmes.
* Provide specialist technical advice and design to ensure effective, efficient and safe MEICA activity.
Experience & Skills Required
* 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 FMEA, reliability systems and processes.
* Drafting and publishing of electrical policy, instructions and guidance.
* Excellent work management, team working and communication skills.
Requirements
* UK driving licence.
* Current membership of a recognised engineering institution and registration as a Chartered Engineer with the UK Engineering Council, or evidence of working toward registration with a realistic prospect of registration within 12 months.
Diversity and Equality
We welcome applications from all irrespective of race, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or marital status. We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
Contact
Contact: tim.brown@environment-agency.gov.uk
Application Guidance
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Additional Information
This is a hybrid role. Some travel and overnights may be required, and training will be provided. We support flexible working patterns, job share, and other arrangements.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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