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
* 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.
* Provide technical engineering leadership and support to the whole organisation to meet objectives of safe, reliable and sustainable assets and commitments to net zero carbon.
* Manage, develop and maintain electrical engineering standards, including electrical safety rules, for electrical systems and equipment (including HV and LV power systems and control systems within assets such as pumping stations, water management and flood defence structures and monitoring sites).
* Help develop, deliver and maintain competency and skills guidance for all employees managing or carrying out work on electrical systems and equipment.
* Hold a national incident response role which may be within normal working hours or out of hours.
The team is dispersed but collaborates across the organisation and maintains a strong identity.
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.
Licences & Professional 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.
Additional information
* This is a hybrid role, with a base location near to your home. Some travel and overnights may be required.
* The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce; flexible working patterns are welcome, including job share. Please include any information regarding preferred working arrangements in your application.
* We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability; applications meeting minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. If you are applying from the Civil Service, note that Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and does not provide Crown Servant continuous service.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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