Electrical Connections Design Engineer

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