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 – including 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 and will also be required to hold a national incident response role which may be within normal working hours or out of hours.
Responsibilities
* Manage, develop and maintain electrical engineering standards and safety rules.
* Provide technical engineering leadership across the organisation.
* Deliver competency and skills guidance for electrical system work.
* Hold a national incident response role.
* Support the organisation’s commitments to net-zero carbon.
Qualifications
* 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.
License and Membership Requirements
Must have a UK driving licence. Must be a member of a recognised engineering institution and be registered as a Chartered Engineer with the UK Engineering Council, or be working toward registration with a realistic prospect of registration within 12 months.
Additional Information
This is a hybrid role; we will allocate a base location near 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 and will receive appropriate training. We’ll support you to find a role that suits your needs and circumstances.
Contact: tim.brown@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
It is our ambition to champion diversity by building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all, regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or marital status.
Important Policies
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. The Environment Agency is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs.
Artificial Intelligence Statement
Artificial intelligence may be a useful tool to support your application, however all examples and statements provided must be truthful and factually accurate. Plagiarism or fabrication may result in withdrawal of application and disciplinary action.
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