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Design Engineer

Advanced Utility Networks
Full-time
On-site
Essex, United Kingdom
Spatial & Environmental Design

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer for commercial electricity infrastructure projects up to 33kV. You will take designs from budget stage through to operational handover, ensuring technical, commercial, and regulatory compliance while delivering excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and review electricity infrastructure projects up to 33kV
  • Produce compliant budget and detailed designs
  • Ensure designs meet legislation, industry standards, adopting utility specs, and HSEQ requirements
  • Deliver designs on time and in line with commercial requirements
  • Review external designs and obtain IDNO/DNO approvals
  • Provide design support to Clients, Business Development, Technical, and Operations teams
  • Support projects through to successful delivery and handover
  • Maintain strong stakeholder communication and customer service

Skills & Experience

  • Electrical design experience on DNO/IDNO networks and substations up to 33kV
  • Knowledge of UK standards, ENA G81, NERS, CDM regulations, and utility adoption processes
  • Experience with pre-construction and feasibility in the utilities sector
  • Ability to carry out Earthing designs and understand DNO diversion solutions
  • Strong commercial awareness and ability to meet timescales
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office, and electrical design software
  • Strong communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills
  • Target-driven, proactive, and customer-focused
  • Preferably an Engineering degree and professional accreditation (IEng/CEng)

Our Benefits

  • Competitive Salary 
  • Hybrid Working
  • Life Cover
  • Attractive Holiday Allowance
  • Wellbeing Service
  • Enhanced Parental Leave
  • Long Service Award
  • Volunteering Scheme
  • Buy Additional Holiday

And much more...

We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in all its forms. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary. If you require any adjustments during your application, interview process or throughout your employment, please do not hesitate to let us know.

 

INDLOW

We are a fully accredited independent Connection Provider, able to design and build all connections in the UK across all Distribution Network Operator (DNO) areas, from Low Voltage up to 132kV renewable generation connections.

eSmart Networks was created to respond to the UK’s need for charging infrastructure as the transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles gathers pace, and has since broadened its services to provide grid connection solutions and renewable energy infrastructure.

Working within eSmart Networks is a rewarding place to be. We spend a lot of time at work and we know the importance of spending that time working towards a common purpose.  Supporting our employee's is a key priority, balancing the demands of a growing business with its staff welfare.