Design Engineer - Hybrid location
Location
Swindon | United Kingdom
Job description
About us
Sinewave was founded in 2015 with a clear mission from the very start - everything that we do will always be a power for good. Since then, we have gone from a living room start up to a leading force within the energy transformation sector. Not bad, eh!
We are on a mission to help power the future more sustainably. But dont just take our word for it we are the only B-Corp Certified ICP in the world.
The role
We are looking for an experienced Design Engineer t o carry out and ensure electricity networks are designed in a safe and professional manner and to a high standard in line with Sinewave’s directives and DNO/IDNO or private network standards with a key focus on designs up to 11kV.
An idea of what youll be doing:
- Design and plan electricity distribution networks primarily between LV and 11kV but this can vary up to 33kV, including carrying out upfront feasibility studies to evaluate system design options.
- You will create a variety of diagrams in line with requirements, including schematic diagrams from basic philosophy and engineer’s sketches, high voltage power cable routing diagrams, detailed schemes and wiring diagrams and multicore diagram and schedules
- You will be creating detailed protection and metering single line diagrams.
- You will produce earthing studies and create associated drawings for review
- Maintain accuracy of designs including cable entry points into substations with suitable measurements
- You will manage & control design changes with clients, IDNO & civils teams
You will ensure compliance with the latest P2 Standards of System Security where
Requirements
When you join you will go through our top-notch induction and onboarding process and have opportunities to develop further through our in-house training academy.
Youll have a proven track record of:
- Creating electrical designs up to 11kV (desirable 33kV to 132kV knowledge)
- Carrying out pre-construction risk Assessments and impact studies caused by increased fault levels.
- Providing technical advice and assistance to other members of staff.
- Producing specifications to allow Turnkey type contracts to be tendered along with full technical appraisal on tender return.
- Creating technical specifications for all major plant and equipment, protection and control equipment and auxiliary equipment such as batteries and LVAC boards.
- Completing technical reports as required for capital spend approval.
Youll already have experience & qualifications in:
- Proficient in the use of Productivity and Collaboration Software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint etc. across multiple platforms such as smart phones, tablets, laptops etc.
- Excellent communication, including ability to adapt communication styles and outstanding listening skills with ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to use own initiative as well as work collaboratively as part of a team
- Excellent knowledge within the electrical power distribution industry and its standards, practices and procedures.
- Expertise and confident ability to design at voltage levels up to 11kV (with exposure to 33kV) in the Power Distribution Industry.
- Good understanding of DNO G81 or BS7671 Documentation and Design
- Extensive knowledge of CDM requirements
- Degree in Engineering or similar
- City and guilds qualification
- Desire to progress to gain professional registration i.e. IET, IEng or EngTech
- Experience of working in or with a DNO or IDNO
- Experience in the utility industry using Amtec and Windebut
- Experience in using AutoCAD
Benefits
In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting place to work with a welcoming and friendly workforce. We are a fast-growing, dynamic business and even as our team grows in number, maintaining our company culture is important to us. We want to keep the feeling of being part of a small business alive, no matter how big we get.
Whether you’re based in the HQ in Swindon, field based, or working from home we have a lot to offer:
- The usual stuff - a long with a competitive salary, life assurance, we provide enhanced pension contributions matching 5% as standard.
- 25days + Bank Holidays as standard - ensuring you have time to spend with family and friends
- Private Medical - We hope you’ll never need it, but just in case. We offer a fully comprehensive medical scheme that can extend to your family as well.
- Sinewave Academy - Our academy is dedicated to providing you with all the tools and training needed to power your career.
- SinewaveWorx - Our bespoke perks platform getting you discounts and cash back at loads of high street retailers.
Our perks list is as long as our arm, want to know more please check out here .
Join us
If you think this is the right role for you and you want to be a part of #TeamSinewave, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with a copy of your CV and brief covering letter explaining why this is the role for you.
Sinewave is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. All applications will be reviewed and decisions will be made on merits alone.
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Salary
£35k - £50k per annum
