Senior Electrical Engineer HV/LV

Location Sutton Coldfield, B75 7RL About the job Summary Join the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and have a future that matters: Be proud; Be challenged; Be unique. DIO is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work with a diverse range of talent. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated. DIO is a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported enabling our people to flourish, bring greater creativity and innovation to achieve higher organisational performance. We aim to develop and support staff to meet the Department's objectives, and to fulfil their own potential. We promote and support a range of flexible working patterns enabling staff to balance home and work responsibilities and we treat people fairly irrespective of their background. This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our 6 staff networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, Gender Equality, LGBTQI, Race, Social Mobility and 3 networks dealing with employee wellbeing and support: Speak Safe Volunteers, Mental Health First Aiders and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisers. To help achieve our objectives, we believe in six important values ( Safety first, Collaboration, Integrity, Agility, Accountability and Enthusiasm ) that underpin our vision and mission. These values equip us for the future and shape how we work together. These values are designed by DIO for DIO. We look forward to welcoming you and your future self to work alongside our growing team of individuals from diverse backgrounds who are thriving in our evolving working environment. Job description Join the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and have a future that matters: Be proud; Be challenged; Be unique. The Challenge Do you want a job where every day is different? Are you looking for a position that will consistently challenge your technical knowledge? If your answer is yes, then DIO’s Engineering and Construction Team is the place for you. Working as a Senior Electrical Engineer and joining an integral part of the UK’s Defence will provide you with an opportunity to support challenging, diverse and unique projects. Recently, £200M has been invested into infrastructure to enable the state of the art F-35 Lightning to take flight, whilst keeping the base full operation. The high voltage supply to RAF Lossiemouth is being reinforced necessitating changes to the on-site distribution and generation with consideration being given to the provision of a new photovoltaic array facility. These are once in a life time projects that you will be able to make a difference to. You will also have an opportunity to work with other specialists and provide both technical support and assurance activities on a variety of electrical systems in both the UK and overseas to ensure we meet our statutory obligations and military capability. These electrical systems range from extensive high voltage distribution and generation systems to electrical services within accommodation facilities, and also include specialist facilities such as: explosive and fuel installations, shore to ship supplies, airfield lighting, and renewable energy systems. Responsibilities A Senior Electrical Engineer will support the Head of Electrical Infrastructure Team, who who holds the technical responsibility in the following main areas: • The implementation of the MOD’s electrical safe system of work including the development of the safety rules and procedures. • To undertake assurance activities on electrical systems, equipment, and safety rules and procedures • To investigate electrical incidents, accidents, and near misses and, where necessary, write Safety Alerts. • To represent MOD on MOD, NATO, national standardisation and industry committees; benchmark current policies and standards and update where necessary. • To provide specialist technical support to clients The Senior Electrical Engineer (HV/LV) will be primarily responsible for : • Supply arrangements • Generation • Distribution • Sub station earthing systems • Renewable Systems This position will provide you with an opportunity to travel within the UK and overseas in line with business need. It should be noted that some locations are particularly remote and travel to them can be difficult. Essential Experience & Skills • Minimum of a Degree level (e.g. a Level 6 qualification) in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent subject matter • Chartered Professional Engineer (or working towards) with recent & relevant work experience of electrical systems and equipment. • Working knowledge of principal legislative, MOD policy, and supporting documents covering high and low voltage distribution, generation, renewable and earthing systems (e.g. EAWR 89, DSEAR 02, HSR24, ACOP L138, HSG85, JSP375 Part 2 Volume 3, DIO Practitioner Guides, etc.) • Working knowledge of national, international, and industry standards for the design, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of high and low voltage distribution, generation, renewable and earthing systems (e.g. BS EN 61936-1, BS EN 50549-1, BS EN 62771 series, BS EN 50522, BS7430) • Experience in the implementation of electrical safe systems of work • UK Driving Licence: Travel to sites with UK and overseas will be required, some of which can be remote that candidates may struggle to access these locations by public transport alone. • Corporate member of an appropriate Institution / institute pertinent to electrical engineering such as The Institution of Engineering and Technology or CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers). Desirable Experience & Skills Experience and knowledge of low voltage electrical installations including those installed in potentially explosive atmospheres is desirable. About DIO The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is the estate expert for Defence, supporting the armed forces to enable military capability by planning, building, maintaining, and servicing infrastructure. We are responsible for enabling Defence people to live, work, train and deploy at home and overseas. Our vision is to equip Defence with a significantly smaller, more efficient, better quality estate. Our responsibilities include: • Plan and deliver major capital projects and lifecycle refurbishment • Provide utilities services • Manage soft facilities management (i.e. cleaning and caterin