The Electrical Engineer will lead the surveying, assessment, planning, and commissioning of EV charging installations across customer sites in the UK and EU. This is a hands-on, technical role requiring detailed evaluation of existing electrical infrastructure, accurate capture of site data, and the production of clear, high-quality documentation to support EV charger upgrades, expansions, and commissioning. Acting as DTE’s on-site technical representative, you will serve as the subject-matter authority for all EV-related electrical surveys and commissioning activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be required to:

• Visit sites with existing EV charger installations
• Study and fully understand the electrical system from HV transformer through to the EV charger, including:
  • HV/LV transformers
  • Main LV switchboards
  • Sub LV panels
  • Distribution boards (DBs)
  • Assess system capacity, protection, and configuration for EV charging infrastructure
• Record and document:
  • Electrical ratings and system characteristics
  • Equipment data plates
  • Protective devices and feeder details
  • Catalogue, structure, and securely store all captured site information
• Create clear, basic site electrical schematics showing:
  • Power flow from transformer to EV chargers
  • Key equipment, ratings, and interconnection
  • Carry out fault-finding and troubleshooting on existing EV charging and associated electrical systems
• Support EV charger commissioning activities, including verification of electrical supply, protection, and system operation
• Provide technical input to DTE project teams to support planning and future works
• Liaise professionally with clients, site representatives, and third-party contractors where required

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong electrical background with proven experience in:
  • Commercial and industrial power distribution systems
  • EV charging infrastructure (AC and DC preferred)
  • Ability to confidently read, interpret, and produce electrical drawings and schematics
  • Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Experience working with:
  • HV/LV distribution environments (awareness level for HV, competent on LV)
  • Load assessments and system capacity evaluation
• Electrically qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Methodical, detail-focused approach to data capture and documentation
• Comfortable working independently on customer sites
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Extremely health & safety focused
• Willing and able to travel extensively across the UK and EU Desirable (but Not Essential)
• Experience commissioning EV chargers
• Understanding of DNO interfaces and supply limitations
• Familiarity with EV standards (e.g. BS 7671 Section 722, IET Code of Practice)
• SSSTS or similar safety qualification

Training We Can Provide:

• SSSTS course (if required)
• ECS card membership
• Health & safety training and refreshers
• Ongoing updates on EV and electrical regulations

What We Can Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience and technical capability
• Access to company vehicle or travel expenses covered
• Tools, test equipment, and PPE provided
• Laptop with SIM and work phone

How To Apply:

Please send your CV to [email protected], using the subject ‘Electrical Engineer – Job Application’.