Design Engineer - Hybrid location

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The role

We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer t o carry out and ensure electricity networks are designed in a safe and professional manner and to a high standard in line with Sinewave s directives and DNO/IDNO or private network standards with a key focus on designs up to 11kV.

An idea of what youll be doing:

• Design and plan electricity distribution networks primarily between LV and 11kV but this can vary up to 33kV including carrying out upfront feasibility studies to evaluate system design options.
  
• You will create a variety of diagrams in line with requirements including schematic diagrams from basic philosophy and engineer s sketches high voltage power cable routing diagrams detailed schemes and wiring diagrams and multicore diagram and schedules
  
• You will be creating detailed protection and metering single line diagrams.
  
• You will produce earthing studies and create associated drawings for review
  
• Maintain accuracy of designs including cable entry points into substations with suitable measurements
  
• You will manage & control design changes with clients IDNO & civils teams
  

Requirements

When you join you will go through our topnotch induction and onboarding process and have opportunities to develop further through our inhouse training academy.

Youll have a proven track record of:

• Creating electrical designs up to 11kV (desirable 33kV to 132kV knowledge)
  
• Carrying out preconstruction risk Assessments and impact studies caused by increased fault levels.
  
• Providing technical advice and assistance to other members of staff.
  
• Producing specifications to allow Turnkey type contracts to be tendered along with full technical appraisal on tender return.
  
• Creating technical specifications for all major plant and equipment protection and control equipment and auxiliary equipment such as batteries and LVAC boards.
  
• Completing technical reports as required for capital spend approval.
  
  

Youll already have experience & qualifications in:

• Proficient in the use of Productivity and Collaboration Software such as Microsoft Office Microsoft Teams SharePoint etc. across multiple platforms such as smart phones tablets laptops etc.
  
• Excellent communication including ability to adapt communication styles and outstanding listening skills with ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to use own initiative as well as work collaboratively as part of a team
  
• Excellent knowledge within the electrical power distribution industry and its standards practices and procedures.
  
• Expertise and confident ability to design at voltage levels up to 11kV (with exposure to 33kV) in the Power Distribution Industry.
  
• Good understanding of DNO G81 or BS7671 Documentation and Design
  
• Extensive knowledge of CDM requirements
  
• Degree in Engineering or similar
  
• City and guilds qualification
  
• Desire to progress to gain professional registration i.e. IET IEng or EngTech
  
• Experience of working in or with a DNO or IDNO
  
• Experience in the utility industry using Amtec and Windebut
  
• Experience in using AutoCAD
  

Benefits

In return for everything you can bring we can offer you an exciting place to work with a welcoming and friendly workforce. We are a fastgrowing dynamic business and even as our team grows in number maintaining our company culture is important to us. We want to keep the feeling of being part of a small business alive no matter how big we get.

Whether you re based in the HQ in Swindon field based or working from home we have a lot to offer:

• The usual stuff along with a competitive salary life assurance we provide enhanced pension contributions matching 5% as standard.
  
• 25days Bank Holidays as standard ensuring you have time to spend with family and friends
  
• Private Medical We hope you ll never need it but just in case. We offer a fully comprehensive medical scheme that can extend to your family as well.
  
• Sinewave Academy Our academy is dedicated to providing you with all the tools and training needed to power your career.
  
• SinewaveWorx Our bespoke perks platform getting you discounts and cash back at loads of high street retailers.
  

Our perks list is as long as our arm want to know more please check out here .

Sinewave is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applications will be reviewed and decisions will be made on merits alone.