Senior Electrical Engineer
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.
Overview
Working within the 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. This includes HV and LV power systems and control systems within assets such as pumping stations, water management and flood defence structures and monitoring sites.
Responsibilities
* Help 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.
* Contribute to monitoring and maintenance strategies to ensure safe, reliable and compliant electrical assets across the organisation.
* Develop and maintain electrical engineering standards, including electrical safety rules for HV/LV power and control systems in assets such as pumping stations and flood defence structures.
* Collaborate with the MEICA Engineering Standards team to provide technical standards, management and leadership across mechanical, electrical and control system activities.
Experience/Skills Required
* 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.
Other Information
* This is a hybrid role, and we will allocate a base location near to your home.
* We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel; some travel and overnights may be required.
* You’ll have an incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll support you to find a role to suit your needs and circumstances. Appropriate training will be given.
* Please see Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact tim.brown@environment-agency.gov.uk.
* Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date.
Competencies
* Communicates Effectively — Listens and asks questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
* Achieves Results — Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
* MEICA Technical Advice and Design — Provides specialist technical advice and design to ensure effective, efficient and safe MEICA activity.
Qualifications and Membership
* UK Driving Licence.
* 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.
Other Provisions
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. You may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment in certain circumstances. Flexible working patterns and a Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with disabilities are supported. The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of applications or disciplinary action.
Location and Related Roles
Location: Didcot, Didcot area and other locations as indicated; various Senior Electrical Engineer roles and related positions are listed with proximity to different towns in England.
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