Electrical Design Technician

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (DOE) + Comprehensive Benefits

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire

Contract: Full Time | 40 hours per week

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.

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:

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  Producing detailed electrical design drawings, engineering reports, and comprehensive technical documentation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To excel in this role, you will have:

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  Proven experience producing electrical designs within the utilities, power distribution, or infrastructure sector.

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  Working knowledge of DNO/IDNO processes and G81 standards.

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

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  Understanding of earthing studies and relevant industry safety regulations.

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  Relevant electrical qualifications suited to the level of the role.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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