Job Description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Hydro department for a highly experienced

Electrical Engineer

to join our well-established engineering organisation, based in our head office in Kendal, Cumbria.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Hydro Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design/specification and review of Hydro Electrical equipment, attending supplier factory acceptance tests, commissioning hydro plant, undertaking inspection/fault finding work, and for providing electrical support to the Hydro Engineering department. This is a varied, interesting, and challenging role which covers both office-based work and travel to sites in the UK and overseas. There is the scope for further progression.

The role

Attend site to test and commission new or refurbished hydro equipment Provide electrical expertise into the design and sales teams Prepare control philosophies in accordance with client expectations Check schematic drawings, layouts, to ensure correct manufacture of equipment Attending supplier Factory Acceptance Tests Create cable schedules, test documentation and commissioning procedures. Commission electrical instrumentation and control equipment on site both in the UK and overseas Create documentation for validation of machine performance and handover to customer Use PLC and HMI software to programme and test control systems Programme AVRs for optimum turbine power generation

The individual

Good interpersonal and communication skills for working with internal and external customers Outgoing and adventurous Practical ability to handle hands-on field work An interest and satisfaction from travelling away on occasion A safety-first mindset and approach to all tasks at hand in every environment Conscientious with good attention to detail and organisational skills

Other experience/personal skills

An electrical engineering qualification (HNC minimum + experience, BEng preferred) (required) Experience of electrical control equipment for rotating machines (desirable) Experience with power equipment, including switchgear, transformers and generators (desirable) PLC/HMI/AVR programming experience (desirable) CAD experience in electrical drawing, design and modification (desirable)
In return we offer:

Working away allowance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (plus the option to buy/sell holiday) A generous pension scheme Group Life Insurance Employee assistance programme Internal/external training opportunities Local discounted gym membership Cycle to work scheme Flexible Working
and much more...

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,338.00-41,220.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kendal LA9 7BZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you willing to travel for work on occasion, both nationally and internationally? Do you hold an Electrical engineering qualification? (HNC minimum, BEng preferred)
Experience:

Electrical engineering: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 06/06/2025
Reference ID: GGG00131