Electrical Design Engineer

pDue to significant growth across the group OCU are in a position to build on their already established design team They are seeking experienced electrical designers to support their business activities to ensure the successful and timely delivery of ongoing construction projects The successful candidate will be responsible for producing and managing designs across a whole range of electrical infrastructure and connection projects in both the distribution and transmission sectors as well solar and battery storage construction ppTo support the significant development of our business we invite suitably qualified applicants who can demonstrate a sound working knowledge of the electricity supply industry and may also be experienced in the operational and safe delivery of medium to large scale electrical infrastructure projects The candidate should have a good understanding of power systems including switchgear power transformers voltage control protection SCADA cables systems and overhead lines as well as substation build activitiesppWhilst the position is initially based at our Borehamwood head office in South Herts the successful candidate will also be expected to travel frequently to other regional offices and project sites throughout the UK A valid driving licence is therefore essential They would also be expected to provide technical and commercial support to colleagues in the preparation of tender bids ppAlthough this is primarily an engineering design position we would anticipate that suitable candidates should also have an enthusiastic and practical approach to electrical engineering activities and possess some knowledge of commercial and financial matters Heshe should be selfmotivated and will be expected to work as part of the companys head office engineering team or independently as may be required ppstrongDuties and ResponsibilitiesstrongbrpulliPossess a strong knowledge within the contestable connections and should be able to demonstrate a proven track record within projects such as substation construction cabling and overhead linesliliA good understanding of workingon switchgear protection control and major designs of electrical plantliliGood knowledge of power systems renewable energy and protection design at all voltagesliliWorking knowledgeof electricity industry & regulatory standards policies and their application to the roleliliAssist with tendering activities and providing technical guidance for any proposed schemesliliPrepare site layouts for multi staged substations construction projectsbrliliManage external civil design contractors and oversee designs to ensure compatibility with the electrical requirementsliliLiaise with internal and external design team clients manufacturers and consultancies to produce accurate designs within timescales indicatedliliProduce detailed electrical control and protection drawings for construction of large protection schemesliliProduction of general arrangements material lists and wiring diagrams for control and protection panelsliliPreparation of functional specifications and providing advice on procurement of plant and equipment and liaising with manufacturers to order plants as per client specificationliliProduction of equipment schedules in line with relevant IEC DNO ENA IDNO and client based specificationsbrliliDevelopment and review of single line diagrams P&C block diagrams & connection diagramsliliProduction of AC and DC schematic drawings control and protection cable block diagrams SCADA and multicore cable and termination schedulesliulpstrongSkills and ExperiencestrongbrpulliA good team player who is also capable of working unsupervised on varied projects to ensure timely deliveryliliThe ability to actively support and develop other team members ensuring technical conformity quality assurance and safety complianceliliAble totake the lead on specific projects coordinating and supervising resources proactivelyliliCompetent with Microsoft Office based software AutoCAD and a working knowledge with other specialised calculating and simulation softwarelilistrongstrongBe educated to degree level HND or similar in Electrical EngineeringliliHold a valid UK driving licensebrliulpstrongCompany InformationstrongbrbrEstablished in OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK with a long successful track record in delivering customerfocused civil engineering solutionsbrbrWorking directly with many of the countrys leading bluechip power water telecoms and rail clients we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing teambrbrWe pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environmentbrbrWe believe that being successful is a choicebrbrWe choose to be successfulbrbrWe are OCU One Company Unitedp