Senior Network Design Engineer

The purpose of this role is to be a technical expert and lead a small team of Network Design Engineers to assess the technical design requirements for new projects, working with developers and Independent Connection Providers (ICPs). The role will oversee the design requirements for a range of project types and ensure that all Eclipse design requirements are captured from award through to adoption.

The designers will have experience of HV and EHV network design within the electricity distribution industry and will oversee projects accordingly. The role holder will be expected to liaise and regularly communicate with internal and external customers to ensure the design is approved effectively.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Review and approve new electricity network connection designs submitted by Developers and Independent Connection Providers (ICP) for approval and adoption by Eclipse.
• Create and develop electricity network connection designs including self-determination of PoC (Point of Connection) in compliance with the company’s standards and accreditation under the National Electricity Registration Scheme (NERS).
• Ensure all network to be adopted by Eclipse comply with the company’s design standards and processes together with all appropriate current and future industry legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Head of Engineering and Policy with the stage and gate process including:
• Providing excellent customer service, to ensure a successful customers journey
• Support accurate delivery dates for design process and keep systems and customers updated with progress
• Support any client kick off meetings
• Ensure all risks are identified and managed
• Confirm environmental impacts / reviews
• Follow business processes and support consistent naming conventions
• Manage, mentor and train network design engineers to support their professional development.
• Allocation of work to the team and driving the team forwards to ensure successful delivery to deadlines.
• Provide technical support to the design team and the wider business where required.
• Create strong links with all DNO planning and design teams to ensure appropriate technical and policy interface dialog is maintained.
• Manage and approve as-builts processes.
• Liaise and support build assurance team where snags or construction changes to designs have occurred during asset energisation stage.
• Liaise with land rights coordinator, ICP’s, Developers and DNO’s to ensure appropriate land rights are obtained for adoptable assets.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all legislation applicable to design, adoption, ownership and operation of high and low voltage electricity distribution networks.
• Support all aspects of business activity.

Knowledge and Skills requirements:

Essential:

• 4+ years electrical distribution engineering experience
• Preferably Degree, HNC/D or equivalent qualifications in engineering
• Experienced in electrical distribution high and low voltage network design
• Ability to objectively review, interpret and approve designs created by external sources
• Knowledge and experience of constructing and operating electrical distribution networks
• Comprehensive knowledge of appropriate regulatory and legislative compliance including health, safety and environment
• Strong organisation skills to manage and prioritise workload effectively to support customer and business requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Desirable:

• Experienced in Extra High Voltage network design experience

We are looking for people who embody our personalities:

Friendly experts: When it comes to technical knowledge and experience, customers couldn’t be in better hands. We’re friendly, approachable and always eager to help.

Collaborative solution finders: We work closely with customers to find a solution that meets their needs in a way that’s compliant with standards.

Confidently flexible: We know the rules for every DNO. And we also know just how flexible we can be to interpret them in ways that save both time and money.

Naturally curious: In our book, there’s always a better way. We’re always curious to explore every avenue before we arrive at a clear solution.

Relentlessly innovative: Looking for new ways to deal with challenges is part of our DNA. If a conventional route is the best option, we’re not afraid to say it. But if there’s a way to do something more quickly, more efficiently or more cost-effectively, we’ll find it.

We strongly encourage applications from a variety of candidates - we believe that different experiences result in increased ideas, collaboration and success.