Job Description
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
* Influence and shape how we deliver our service into the future.
* Provide technical engineering leadership and support to the whole organisation to meet objectives of safe, reliable and sustainable assets and commit to net zero carbon.
* Manage, develop and maintain our electrical engineering standards, including our 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 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.
Qualifications & Experience
* A good working knowledge of the Electricity at Work regulations and BS 7671 IET wiring regulations.
* A 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.
* Knowledge and 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.
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from all parts of society, regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or marital status.
Contact
Hybrid role with base location near home. Some travel and overnights may be required. Incident management objective in development plan. Appropriate training will be given. For more information see Candidate / Additional Information Pack. Any queries, contact tim.brown@environment-agency.gov.uk.
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