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.
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 to meet our commitments to net zero carbon.
Responsibilities
* Manage, develop and maintain our electrical engineering standards, including electrical safety rules for high and low voltage 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 (within normal working hours or out of hours).
* Deliver technical advice, design and specialist support across a range of mechanical, electrical and control system activities across the organisation.
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 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, 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 are a must for this role.
Competencies
* Communicates Effectively – listens, asks questions, conveys information clearly, accurately and persuasively.
* Achieves Results – sets and delivers high work standards, prioritises and organises tasks and resources to achieve timely results.
* MEICA Technical Advice and Design – provides specialist technical advice and design to ensure effective, efficient and safe MEICA activity.
Role Specific
* UK Driving licence.
* Must have current membership of a recognised engineering institution and be registered as a Chartered Engineer with the UK Engineering Council, or provide evidence of working toward registration with a realistic prospect of registration within 12 months.
Hybrid Working
This is a hybrid role; we will allocate a base location near to your home. Some travel and overnights may be required.
Application Contact
Please see the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact tim.brown@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interview Process
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date.
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