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 in control systems design and SCADA/telemetry systems would be beneficial.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide technical engineering leadership and support across the organization to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable assets.
* Develop, deliver, and maintain electrical engineering standards and safety rules for HV & LV power and control systems.
* Oversee competency and skills guidance for employees working on electrical systems and equipment.
* Act as a national incident response role holder as required, including out‑of‑hours duties.
Qualifications and Experience
* Good working knowledge of Electricity at Work regulations and BS 7671 IET wiring regulations.
* Experience with control systems, IEC 61508, IEC 62061, BS EN 13489, and telemetry/SCADA.
* Familiarity with high and low voltage generation and distribution systems.
* Experience in developing safe systems of work, risk assessments, and method statements.
* Proficiency in testing and isolation of high/low voltage systems and proving dead.
* Understanding of risk‑based electrical maintenance philosophy and reliability processes.
* Drafting and publishing electrical policy, instructions, and guidance.
* Excellent work management, team‑working, and communication skills.
* UK driving licence.
* Current membership of a recognised engineering institution and Chartered Engineer registration with the UK Engineering Council (or evidence of working towards registration within 12 months).
Competencies
* Communicates Effectively – listens, questions and conveys information clearly.
* Achieves Results – delivers high standards, prioritises and achieves targets.
* MEICA Technical Advice and Design – provides specialist advice and design for safe, efficient activity.
We welcome applications from all regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or marital status.
To apply, please email your application to tim.brown@environment-agency.gov.uk or submit through our online portal.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams within three weeks of the closing date. If you consent to be held on a reserve list, we will keep your details for six months.
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