Electrical Design Connections Engineer

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

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

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 xwzovoh 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

If you are interested, please submit your CV to and we will find a convenient time for an interview.