Our client is looking for a LV Design Engineer to join them on a permanent basis.
To participate in the delivery of allocated projects, ensuring LV design elements and procurement of materials are completed in a timely manner.
Complete the production of electrical design drawings and calculations from client’s requirements, associated technical standards and ‘best’ engineering practice.
Carry out technical reviews of electrical design drawings and calculations within the LV Engineering department.
Work as part of a collaborative team (coordinated by the LV Technical Manager) to develop standards & tools in order to enhance productivity, improve quality, comply with legislation and/or keep abreast of developments in technology. Ensure the LV Engineering team is properly updated with developments / standards by leading the communication process.
Maintain compliance with the Technology QA system technical requirements within the team by review and audit.
Participate in site surveys involving intrusive investigation of in-service LV Assemblies and provide a report of findings and requirements.
Assist in the generation of estimates, proposals and tenders as necessary.
Assist in technical reviews of estimates, proposals and tenders as necessary.
Notify LV Operations Director of any significant commercial, technical or contractual risks associated with current or pending projects.
Actively participate in LV Engineering meetings.
Attend weekly meetings for project planning and progress review.
Prepare for and attend project meetings as required.
Positively promote capabilities and relationships within other parts of the business in order to maximise on cross-divisional opportunities.
Knowledge of industrial power systems.
Knowledge of industrial control and automation systems.
Knowledge of BS EN (phone number removed) 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 industrial communication networks, protocols and architecture.
Knowledge of earthing systems and practice.
Knowledge of Product Conformity requirements (UKCA / CE Marking).
Knowledge of Project Management ‘best practice’.
Knowledge of ISO9001 QA systems.
Proficient in current release of Autodesk (AutoCAD) or Bentley (Microstation / Promis.e) and Microsoft Office 365 (i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint) software.
Some hands-on experience of Power Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies.
Must have an understanding of control systems with a proficient level of technical ability proven through hands on experience.
Must be innovative, be comfortable with the ambiguity associated with preliminary design work and be able to concentrate on 'big picture' issues leaving the filling in of detail until a later stage.
Qualifications
GCSE Core subjects at grade C and above.ONC Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Working to HNC/HND qualification in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Or Desgree Qualified.
Salary between 40-50k dependent on experience