Electrical Design Engineer

Overall Purpose of the Role:

Aptus Utilities are looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with HV/LV utility network design experience to join our growing Design team. Whether your current title is Electrical Network Design Engineer, HV/LV Design Engineer or Utility Design Engineer, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of residential and commercial utility infrastructure projects, designing HV/LV electrical networks from initial concept through to final approval. Working alongside experienced multi-utility professionals, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, innovative and compliant network designs while helping to develop the next generation of engineers.

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality electrical designs and enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment then this is the role for you.

What you will be doing:

•  Designing bespoke HV/LV electrical distribution networks and earthing systems for residential developments, with occasional industrial and commercial projects.
• Producing technically compliant network and substation designs in accordance with DNO/IDNO requirements, ENA standards, CDM Regulations, Codes of Practice, current legislation and company procedures.
• Obtaining design approvals from the relevant DNOs and IDNOs.
• Providing specialist technical advice on electrical networks and substations to internal teams, clients and project stakeholders.
• Supporting the successful handover of projects to the Operations team and providing technical guidance through to final network connection.
•  Managing your own workload to deliver high-quality designs accurately, on time and within budget.
• Undertaking technical peer reviews of electrical designs prior to submission.
• Liaising with DNOs, IDNOs, utility providers, manufacturers and other external stakeholders.
• Supporting the Tendering team by producing outline designs where required.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing clients.
• Working closely with our Gas and Water Design teams to deliver coordinated multi-utility solutions.
• Mentoring and supporting trainee engineers, sharing technical knowledge and best practice.

What we ask from you:

• A relevant engineering qualification (Degree, HNC or equivalent).
• Experience designing LV and HV electrical utility networks and substations.
• A good understanding of residential utility infrastructure and DNO/IDNO design requirements.
• Knowledge of current NERS accreditation requirements and associated compliance standards.
• A strong understanding of electrical equipment, substations, cables and network plant.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• A customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary design team.

What we can offer in return:

• Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental & prescriptions, to name just a few….. please click on our benefits brochure to view further details
• Gym, fitness and retail discounts
• Donate a Day – we will gift you an extra day off each year to do something for charity or within the community
• Mentoring and ongoing guidance, not only to settle you into your role, but throughout your career with Aptus
• We promote physical and mental health and provide additional support to our employees via our Employer Assistance Program all year round

Location: Any of the following Regional Depots- Northwest (BL5 3XP), Northeast (NE10 8YG), Midlands (WS7 3FT) and Yorkshire (WF6 1TA)

What’s next?

Please send your CV and contact details to careers@aptusutilities.co.uk

If you are shortlisted for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our People Team or the Hiring Manager, who will usually arrange a short telephone interview before arranging a face-to-face.