Senior Electrical Design Engineer - Distribution
Core
Design electrical solutions for medium and low voltage distribution networks, substations, and power systems for the energy sector.
Role type
Senior IC electrical design engineer (distribution)
Builds
Open/closed ring and radial feeder supply networks, intake/distribution substations, primary plant equipment, secondary protection/control systems, and cable routing/termination.
Domain
Energy infrastructure / Power distribution
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Medium voltage and low voltage design, DNO standards compliance, substation layout design, primary plant equipment design, secondary protection and control solutions, cable sizing and routing, earthing grid design and modelling, SCADA system interfaces, backup power supply solutions, technical specifications writing, electrical system studies, arc-flash mitigation, design review.
Preferred skills
Engineering design governance experience, pre-construction information preparation, design risk assessments, CDM regulations knowledge, MV & HV cable design, Protection & Control experience, protection setting coordination and grading.
Responsibilities
Carry out Medium Voltage and Low Voltage design work to DNO Standards; Provide Open and Closed Ring and Radial Feeder supply network solutions; Conduct primary plant and equipment design works; Produce secondary protection and control solution digesting equipment scheme circuit and wiring diagrams; Conduct cable sizing calculations, routing, section, and termination drawings; Undertake Electrical system, earthing grid design and modelling; Produce interface designs for SCADA System, Auxiliary supply and COP metering; Write technical specifications and support with equipment procurement; Liaise and collaborate with external suppliers and clients; Provide input into electrical system studies for network modelling and verification; Review design submissions within the team against the client scope.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC