Senior Design Engineer Electrical - Ipsum : Job Details

What's in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job — you're starting a career with real support behind it. 

24 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more

Group Personal Pension Plan

Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications

24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services 

Cycle to Work scheme 

Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more! 

Life assurance cover 

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Long service recognition 

Active local social committees 

Regular social events 

Paid volunteering opportunities in your community 

About the role…

Major projects typically consists of electrical and civil designs for: ICP connections from 33kV to 132kV, private networks from 11kV to 132kV, renewable energy projects and balance of plant. Typical project value £1M-£15M. As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer you will be responsible for all aspects of the design phase of multiple Major projects

As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer you will… 

Engage with Tendering and Construction team to offer support on technical queries and facilitate handover through the client journey and represent Ipsum Power Ltd when required at customers and other 3rdparty meetings. We require you to identify and communicate commercial opportunities and attend site as required. Assist in mapping and defining design processes and delivery design phase of projects up 400kV with appropriate use of specialist contractors. We do require you to have a good level of understanding and knowledge of the Renewables and Power Distribution/Transmission industry for this role

About you…

Level 5 Qualification in either electrical or Civil Engineering with Membership of professional body / or Incorporated Engineer or Chartership. Due to the seniority of the role we require you to have proven experience in an Electrical Design role within the Electricity, Power Distribution systems, or Renewables industry. You will be responsible for managing design phase of projects from tender through to construction. A good level and knowledge of AutoCAD suite (or similar) and specific programs such as CDEGS, IPSA, Power Factory, Solid works. We also require knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation and technical advances within scope of specialism (e.g. General: HASAWA, NRSWA, C.O.S.H.H., CDM. For electrical specialism: P28, G5/5, G99. Industry standard civil design legislation ,regulation, and standards)

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Next steps…

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