Assistant Design Engineer (Utilities)
Our client has had immense growth year on year, with offices located around the UK. They strive to be market leaders and are looking for motivated individuals to join us on our journey and to be part of our bright future.
Salary: £28,000
Location:
Job Type: Perm
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 17:00pm (40 hours per week)
The Candidate:
As an Assistant Design Engineer, you will assist the Design Engineers by producing draft designs and technical drawings using AutoCAD and design calculation software. You will work to the company policies and industry standards, whilst value engineering or maintaining gross margin as predicted by the Tendering Engineers. You will be involved with client meetings and visit sites regularly to develop your understanding of the utility industry and the client's installation processes.
Duties:
1. Assist in the production of compliant designs in accordance with customer requirements and industry standards
2. Understand and apply ENA, DNO & IDNO G81 design standards and engineering recommendations
3. Assist in processing job specific cost estimates for variations and contract changes
4. Record project progression on design database
5. Work within guidance of the company policies and BMS
6. Ensure own design work is carried out in line with NERS, GIRS & WIRS accreditations
7. Escalate problems in a timely manner to minimise business exposure
8. Attend site to develop understanding of routing, plant and installation process
9. Maintain a record of CPD to enable learning and progression
Experience & Qualities Essential:
1. Willingness to work towards formal qualifications in an electrical, gas or water discipline
2. Experience of AutoCAD (2D only)
3. Accuracy of drafting work and attention to detail
4. Be technically minded and able to understand methods and equations behind calculation software
5. Professional, helpful attitude and ability to work under pressure
6. Good communication skills both verbal and written
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