JOB TITLE: Senior Earthing Design Engineer
Location: Bristol
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Sector: Power & Energy - Earthing & Lightning Protection
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About the Company
Our client is a specialist engineering consultancy delivering intelligent earthing and lightning protection solutions across high-voltage power systems, substations and renewable projects. With an innovative approach and a reputation for technical excellence, they support projects across the UK and Europe, providing engineers with the opportunity to work on complex schemes while progressing their careers in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
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About the Role
As Senior Earthing Design Engineer you will lead the design and delivery of advanced earthing and lightning protection solutions, supporting substation, transmission and renewable energy projects. You will provide technical leadership to engineers, guide the development of designs, and ensure compliance with industry standards. This role combines design expertise with project management and team leadership, making it a pivotal position within the business.
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The key requirements for this Senior Earthing Design Engineer role are:
- Lead and mentor a design team, ensuring delivery of innovative earthing solutions
- Contribute technical expertise to high-voltage power system and substation designs
- Deliver and oversee front-end engineering design (FEED) studies
- Manage multiple design projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations
- Drive continuous improvement in design processes, introducing innovative solutions to enhance efficiency
- Foster collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
- Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance of design deliverables
- Provide technical support to clients and contribute to business development where required
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Experience required for this Senior Earthing Design Engineer role are:
- BEng or MEng in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's desirable)
- Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership
- Minimum 3 years' professional experience in earthing design
- Proven track record of delivering successful earthing and lightning protection projects
- Strong knowledge of earthing principles, standards and best practice
- Proficiency with XGSLab and/or CDEGS design tools
- Experience in substation design, high-voltage power systems and FEED studies
- Excellent leadership skills with experience mentoring or supervising junior engineers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Desirable knowledge, skills and experience for this Senior Earthing Design Engineer role are:
- Knowledge of lightning protection design in explosive atmospheres
- Familiarity with renewable energy infrastructure projects
- Experience engaging directly with clients and presenting technical solutions
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Package and Benefits of the Senior Earthing Design Engineer role:
- Group private medical insurance
- Group life assurance and income protection
- Health cash plan
- Pension scheme
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Professional development, CPD support and mentoring towards chartership
- Opportunity to work on innovative projects across the UK and Europe
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
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How to apply for this Senior Earthing Design Engineer role:
- Apply via this job board for immediate consideration
- Confidential conversations welcomed for more information
If you are interested in this Senior Earthing Design Engineer position, then please apply via this job board.
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