Job Title: Trainee Electrical Engineer
Directly reports to: Senior Engineer / Director
No of Direct Reports: 0
Location: Birmingham
Position Summary:
To take guidance from & assist Engineers & Senior Engineers by carrying out design related duties as directed.
Responsibilities and authority:
* Assisting a team of engineers and technicians with the production of engineering drawings
* Assist in production of 3D or 2D drawings using computer software
* Assist in preparation of simple engineering calculations
* Initial checking of own work
* Contributing to providing solutions to design problems
* Meeting agreed deadlines
* Attending meetings and/or site visits/surveys with Senior Engineer/Director
* Attending and participating in company activities, presentations and workshops
* Keeping your training log up to date and attending training/Continuous Professional Development where appropriate
* Supporting the administration of projects
* Ensuring application and maintenance of all Quality System procedures
Education and Experience:
* Minimum of 5 passes at GCSE level (Grade A-C) including English, Maths and a science subject.
* Preferred minimum of 3 A-Levels including English, Maths and a science subject (preferably Physics or Technological Studies)
* Alternatively completed a recognised Electrical apprenticeship within the construction industry.
Specific skills, knowledge, competencies and training
* All Relevant training will be provided
* The desire to work in an engineering office environment
* Good numeracy, literacy and computing skills
* Ability to manage your own time and prioritise at busy times
* Awareness of the Building Services Engineering environment
* Ability to think in a methodical way
* Good communication skills within a team and externally
* Willingness to achieve professional qualification.
* An interest in using computers for design work, calculations, and testing designs
* A temperament that means you work well with other people
* Knowledge and experience of Autocad or Revit software
* Knowledge of energy and thermal modelling software such as IES
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