Job Description
Overview
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
* Provide technical engineering leadership and support to the whole organisation to meet objectives of safe, reliable and sustainable assets.
* Manage, develop and maintain electrical engineering standards, including electrical safety rules, for high volt and low volt power systems and control systems within assets such as pumping stations, water management and flood defence structures.
* 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.
* Support the delivery of net zero carbon commitments.
Qualifications
* 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 and 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.
* Drafting and publishing of electrical policy, instructions and guidance.
* Excellent work management, team working and communication skills.
* 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 Inclusion
We welcome applications from all regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or marital status.
Contact and Additional Information
Hybrid role – base location near your home. Some travel and overnights may be required.
Contact: tim.brown@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date.
Artificial intelligence can be used to support your application, but all examples and statements must be truthful and factually accurate.
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