Electrical Connections Design Engineer

Requirement for a Connections Designer to deliver projects for DNOs. To be based at the DNO's premises or at our Colchester office.

You will be proficient in:

* Design and costing of LV & 11kV (up to and including 132 kV) projects for new Connections, asset replacement, non-rechargeable and diversions

* Analysing network issues and performance problems, and propose technically sound and cost-effective solutions

* Analysing generation connections and issue jobs for Witness Testing

* Producing concise business cases in the correct format and present them for authorisation in a timely manner to deliver the Production Plan

* Determining the appropriate point of connection (POC) for new load and generation enquiries from LV up to and including 132 kV

* Undertaking site visits and meetings as necessary

Ideally you will also be aware of:

* Electricity network regulations / NERS requirements

* DNO or Grid code for protection settings

* Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) requirements in the electricity industry

You should have the following skills:

* Confident, motivated and dynamic

* Versatility – able to turn your hand to a wide range of proposals

* Good verbal and paper communication skills

* Working well under deadline pressure

* Self-assessment/critique

* Self-sufficient

Required education and training:

* it is essential that as a minimum you possess an HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering or physics

* Incorporated Engineer/member of the IET/Chartered Engineer