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# Engineer (Design)

- **Company:** Sp Energy Networks
- **Location:** Llandudno, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £55,000.0 - £82,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Network Analysis, Network Security, Network Planning and Design
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbe3640ed2e8dd61ce528aa59e92415372/eaa

## About the Role

Strong knowledge of distribution network design standards up to 33kV.
Experience using network analysis and modelling tools.
Understanding of the regulatory framework and customer connection processes.
Ability to develop practical engineering solutions to complex challenges.
Commercial awareness and an understanding of balancing customer requirements with network and business needs.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound technical and financial decisions.
Experience operating within a utility, power or infrastructure environment.
Minimum Criteria
Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience.
Proven experience in a network design role.
Knowledge of network construction and operational practices.
Strong IT and system skills.
Full UK driving licence preferred.
What's in it for you

## Description

As a Network Design Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning and design of the distribution network, ensuring network security, reliability and long-term asset performance. You will undertake network analysis, develop solutions for customer connections and reinforcement projects, and help deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective designs that support both customer and business objectives.
Lead the assessment and delivery of customer connection requests, ensuring compliance with regulatory and licence requirements.
Produce and review network designs and quotations for new connections, reinforcements and network alterations.
Carry out network analysis and modelling to identify optimal technical solutions.
Manage third-party Point of Connection and design approval activities across the licence areas.
Apply sound engineering principles to enhance network performance, safety and asset longevity.
Identify and implement innovative technical, procedural and commercial solutions.
Build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and delivery partners.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure safe-by-design principles are embedded throughout all activities.
Support and mentor less experienced engineers, graduates and trainees.


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