Planners design our network and work with our Engineers to construct, reinforce, alter and replace our equipment. The pace is fast and expectations are high. We are seeking an 11 kV Planner for our Plymouth depot.
You must hold a Level 3 City & Guilds 2339 (or equivalent). If not yet attained, the successful candidate will need to undertake HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Evidence of qualification certificates is required prior to appointment.
This role offers a mix of office and home working once initial training is complete. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need.
Please note the successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.
Main Responsibilities
* Connection design including feasibility studies, budget quotes or firm quotations for new loads including embedded generation and for new connections with significant disturbing loads or non-linear characteristics.
* Progressing necessary consents for accepted quotations, preparing technical reports, capital sanctions, connection offers, plant & meter orders and connection & responsibility agreements and updating CROWN routing and tracking.
* Design of 11 kV network reinforcement/replacement and automation schemes including load flow and fault level analysis.
* Technical support and coordination with Network Services planners in your area.
* Coordination with Primary Design on 33 kV schemes.
* Annual collation of anticipated future load connection data to support preparation of Long Term Development Statements & Load Forecasts by Primary System Design.
* On‑site power quality measurements to establish background harmonic or flicker values.
* Negotiate and arrange necessary wayleaves, easements and site acquisitions.
Ideal Candidate
* Analytical mind with a methodical approach to problem solving, ability to present information clearly and reasoned, and ability to deal confidently with customers including architects, developers and businesses.
* Experience of network modelling and analysis and the use of Crown, Des/Emu, Windebut, HV Genie and other design tools as required would be an advantage.
* Full and valid driving licence; must be mobile throughout the area and flexible to undertake additional duties.
* May need to undertake standby duties and operational authorisations; experience would be beneficial.
* Applicants may not yet possess the full range of skills required but should have confidence and ability to reach necessary standards with training.
Requirements
* Level 3 City & Guilds 2339 or equivalent qualification.
* HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering if not already attained.
* Supplementary training and courses completed.
* Full and valid driving licence.
* Satisfactory Barring Service, (DBS) check; different levels of screening and vetting required.
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