A Fantastic Opportunity: Layout Design Engineer
We’re looking for a motivated and detailfocused Electrical Layout Design Engineer to help deliver highquality substation layouts for highvoltage networks (up to 132kV). You’ll use AutoCAD to create clear, accurate drawings and develop practical layout solutions that support the safe, efficient, and costeffective delivery of major capital projects.
Working closely with the Project Manger, Construction Managers (and Construction Engineers) and Design Manager to ensure that all 132/33kV projects achieve the programme objectives of time, cost and quality, at each key milestone stage, to meet requirements of the agreed programme.
Please note: We are willing to see candidates on a developmental basis.
What you'll be doing:
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Accountable for developing and implementation of electrical layouts that deliver cost effective solutions for Major Electricity Projects.
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Responsible for the electrical layout design to ensure that project designs are developed in the appropriate and consistent format.
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Management of appropriate contractors during the whole life of projects requiring liaison with project managers, design, construction and project control sections.
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Responsible for providing accurate forecasts of information for the range of projects under their control.
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Managing ENWL Drawing Archives and Document Management System.
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Production of technical specifications for plant and associated with the layout, including structures, insulators, busbars and connectors.
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Responsible for developing, and agreeing with the layout team and other departments, appropriate design standards for electrical layouts.
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Responsible for production of Lighting and Small Power and earthing designs.
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Attending Option Approval Group site meetings and other site surveys to develop electrical layouts using the Standard Solutions Methodology.
What you'll need:
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HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and must be able to demonstrate relevant layout experience.
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Expert user of AutoCAD.
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Expert user of RasterCAD.
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Good knowledge of 132kV, 33kV and 11/6.6kV systems and substations including switchgear, transformers, overhead and underground circuits.
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Experienced with electrical engineering design & practices and have good knowledge of the electricity distribution business.
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Experience of CDM regulations relating to utility projects.
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Good team working and communication skills.
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Creative thinker, able to pre-empt project/schedule issues and adapt to change.
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Must be capable of drawing accurately to scale using model and paper space, layering etc and be able to manipulate views effectively.
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Must be able to produce plans and elevations from site measurements or archive drawings.
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UK Driving Licence and access to own car.
What we offer:
We value your expertise. In return, you’ll receive:
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An annual bonus scheme
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Salary sacrifice car scheme
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26 days annual leave increasing with length of service
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An employee rewards portal offering discounts on several well-known brands
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A market-leading contributory pension scheme
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Employee assistance programme
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Opportunity for professional development through our L&D function.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger.
