Electrical Design Technician

Electrical Design Technician | Utilities & Infrastructure Design Salary: £30,000

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- £35,000 per annum (DOE) Comprehensive Benefits Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire Contract: Full Time | 40 hours per week The Opportunity Are you a skilled Electrical CAD Technician or Junior Electrical Design Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading national infrastructure provider backed by a major utility organisation, offering long-term stability and unmatched career progression.

In this pivotal position, you will take ownership of large-scale electrical design schemes, moving projects from initial concept through to final approval while supporting the delivery of vital infrastructure projects nationwide.

The Role As an Electrical Design Technician, you will play a central role in producing, reviewing, and managing high-quality technical designs across LV and HV networks.

Your key duties will include: Producing detailed electrical design drawings, engineering reports, and comprehensive technical documentation.

Leading and managing electrical design projects from initial brief through to full completion.

Reviewing and checking LV and HV network designs created by other team members.

Managing electrical Points of Connection (POCs) and submitting designs to DNOs and IDNOs.

Liaising directly with third-party network owners and distribution network operators.

Ensuring all technical designs comply fully with G81 standards, NERS procedures, and Distribution Safety Rules.

Providing technical guidance and mentoring junior members of the design team.

Coordinating design progress meetings and allocating workloads effectively across the team.

What Youll Bring We are seeking a proactive technical professional with a solid background in electrical or utility design.

To excel in this role, you will have: Proven experience producing electrical designs within the utilities, power distribution, or infrastructure sector.

Working knowledge of DNO/IDNO processes and G81 standards.

Proficiency with CAD software and experience completing electrical network studies utilising tools such as WinDebut or VisNet.

Understanding of earthing studies and relevant industry safety regulations.

Relevant electrical qualifications suited to the level of the role.

Strong communication skills and the ability to organise, prioritise, and mentor effectively.

Why Join You will be joining a forward-thinking business that genuinely invests in its people, providing a supportive environment where your career can thrive.

Professional Development: Hands-on training, ongoing career advancement, and clear avenues for technical progression.

Family-Friendly Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, and Shared Parental Leave, alongside dedicated Fertility Support and up to 5 paid Carers Days.

Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependants, plus a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Financial Security: Company pension scheme with salary sacrifice options, life assurance, an annual salary review, and long service awards.

Perks & Discounts: Cycle to Work scheme alongside an exclusive benefits platform offering employee cashback, discounts, and vouchers.

Inclusion & Belonging: Access to vibrant employee network groups, including Disability & Neurodiversity, Womens Network, and Parent & Carer groups.

Apply Now If you are ready to advance your career with an industry-leading infrastructure specialist, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your updated CV today to begin the application process. xwwtmva

Keywords: Electrical Design Technician, Electrical Design Engineer, Electrical CAD Technician, CAD Draughtsperson, LV HV Design Engineer, Utilities Design Engineer, Power Distribution Technician, G81, NERS, DNO, IDNO, WinDebut, VisNet, Kettering, Northamptonshire.