Job summary

Permanent

Derby or Warrington office

Start date: ASAP

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum PLUS car allowance £425pcm

Key skills required for this role

Electrical Project Engineer, Industrial Power Systems, Low-voltage Switchgear and Controlgear.

Important

Electrical Project Engineer, Industrial Power Systems, Low-voltage Switchgear and Controlgear.

Job description

Principal Accountabilities

1. Monitor and plan projects to ensure they are completed on time and to budget, including updating project commercial files and monthly progress reports, capturing change and highlighting any project risks.
2. Produce and assume accountability of LV design and engineering procedures / forms relating to an integrated operating model, for the delivery phase of projects.
3. Complete the production of electrical design drawings and calculations from client's requirements, associated technical standards and 'best' engineering practice.
4. Carry out technical reviews of electrical design drawings and calculations within the LV Engineering department.
5. Provide technical guidance to teams within Technology on 'best technical solutions' both pre and post sales. Generating the highest level of system requirements, based on the user's needs and other constraints such as cost and programme, in coordination with the Technical Manager.
6. Carry out site surveys involving intrusive investigation of in-service LV Assemblies and provide report of findings and requirements.
7. Assist in the generation of estimates, proposals and tenders as necessary.
8. Carry out technical reviews of estimates, proposals and tenders as necessary.
9. Prepare for and attend project meetings as required.
10. Positively promote capabilities and relationships within other parts of the business in order to maximise on cross-divisional opportunities.

Job Related Experience

• >5 years as an LV Design Engineer (Or equivalent through experience).
• Hands-on experience of Power Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies

Skills & Knowledge

• Competent technical knowledge of industrial power systems.
• Competent technical knowledge of industrial control and automation systems.
• Knowledge of BS EN 61439-2 Power Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies.
• Knowledge of BS EN 60947 Low-voltage Switchgear and Controlgear.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations.
• Knowledge of selectivity and co-ordination of protective devices and switching devices.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution theory, cable sizing, motor starting and control techniques.
• Knowledge of programmable logic controller systems and associated hardware.
• Knowledge of network 'fault-levels' and associated LV Assembly short-circuit withstand strength. Knowledge of power loss, heat dissipation and associated LV Assembly temperature-rise limits.