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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. Working within our Standards, Asset Management and Engineering Directorate you will influence and shape how we deliver our service into the future. As part of our Technical Authority, you will provide technical engineering leadership and support to the whole organisation to meet our objectives of safe, reliable and sustainable assets and meet our commitments to net zero carbon.
You will be part of a team that manages, develops and maintains our electrical engineering standards, including our electrical safety rules, for our electrical systems and equipment, which includes HV and LV power systems and control systems within assets such as pumping stations, water management and flood defence structures and monitoring sites. You will help develop, deliver and maintain competency and skills guidance for all employees managing or carrying out work on our electrical systems and equipment. You may also be required to hold a national incident response role which may be within normal working hours or out of hours. It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
Team and responsibilities
You will join the MEICA Engineering Standards team in Standards and Engineering, part of the Standards, Asset Management and Engineering department, within the Flood and Coastal Risk Management Directorate. The team provides technical standards, management, and leadership across a range of mechanical, electrical and control system activities. The team is dispersed but collaborates regularly within the team and across the business. Your responsibilities include.
* Manage, develop and maintain electrical engineering standards and electrical safety rules for HV and LV power systems and control systems in assets such as pumping stations, water management and flood defence structures and monitoring sites.
* Develop, deliver and maintain competency and skills guidance for employees working on electrical systems and equipment.
* Provide technical engineering leadership and support to the organisation to meet objectives of safe, reliable and sustainable assets and net-zero commitments.
* Hold or contribute to a national incident response role as required.
Experience / skills required
Through experience to date, you should be able to demonstrate most of the following:
* 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, teamwork and communication skills.
Additional information
This is a hybrid role, with a base location near to your home. Some travel and overnights may be required. We will support training and development. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. If you are applying from the Civil Service please note the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service.
Competence and case management
Competence areas include:
* Communicates Effectively — Listens to understand and communicates clearly through speech and writing.
* Achieves Results — Sets high work standards and delivers on targets, prioritising tasks and resources for timely results.
* MEICA Technical Advice and Design — Provides specialist technical advice and design for effective, safe MEICA activity.
Role-specific requirements include a UK Driving Licence and current membership of a recognised engineering institution with CEng registered (or working toward registration with a realistic prospect within 12 months).
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
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