Graduate Design Engineer - Power Infrastructure

Job Description

Graduate Design Engineer - Power Infrastructure Derby, Driffield OR BelfastUp to £29k + benefits package & 2 year structured career developmentOur client is a leading consultancy who provide engineering and professional planning services to the power and renewable energy sectors. They specialise in the design and survey of Overhead Lines, Underground Cables, and Substation Systems from LV to EHV inthe UK and internationally playing a crucial role in fighting climate change and helping with the energy transition to Net Zero.Our client is working closely with the likes of National Grid. This is a booming market with high growth potential that provides job security and growth for the long term.The company are leaders in their field and tend to be ask to take on the more complex and bespoke engineering challenges based on their reputation for excellence. This means that the engineers are heavily involved with interesting and technically challengingwork which requires creative thinking to find a solution. The roleDue to our clients expanding workload their Design Office requires a Graduate Engineer to join their team and support on the projects.The successful candidate will be part of a project design team responsible for successfully delivering projects to cost, exacting standards and project timescales during the conceptual, detailed design and construction phases.The role will require a good understanding of Engineering principles and practical application of British Standard and Eurocode Design.Key responsibilities;* Providing engineering support for the delivery of a portfolio of projects* Assess engineering documentation, feasibility and compliance with client requirements and support the preparation of accurate budgets for new projects. * Carrying out relevant calculations, analysis and modelling.* Liaise, where necessary, with clients to ensure satisfactory progress and quality* Preparation and review of reports.* Learn the practice of structural and overhead line engineering, as well as all the other disciplines and roles that are needed to design and deliver a project successfully.* Keep abreast of all legislation particularly health and safety and CDM* Working with the team, cooperating, helping others, taking instructions, giving instructions, solving problems together* Agreeing deadlines & working together effectively with the rest of the team. * Taking responsibility for the quality and timely delivery of your work, for your own learning and professional development.* The control of documents and drawings in accordance with management procedures. * The design of OHL routes working with the OHL Senior Design Designer. * Maybe required from time-to-time to undertake site visits and include entry to operational substations where compliance with safety rules and procedures is mandatory.The candidateWe are looking for an ambitious and dynamic individual with a passion to apply their degree to help in the energy transition to reach net zero. You will have at least a BSc/BEng Degree in Structural, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related.* Enthusiastic with a flexible approach and a positive attitude* Desire to develop and become a chartered engineer* A desire to help solve complex engineering problems on major power infrastructure projects* The ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently* Excellent communication skills and promote a positive and professional culture with both clients and colleagues* Excellent written and verbal communication* Ability to demonstrate accurate technical drawings with an attention to detail along with good report writing* Team player with a willingness to learn and develop* Self-motivated, proactive and have the ability to meet deadlines* Strong IT skills, specifically in Word and Excel* Organised with an ability to multitask and keep documentation up to date and in order* Good commercial awareness and understanding* Ability to understand the importance of applying relevant essential Health & Safety issues as required by legislation and applicable directives* With a UK driving licenceWhy join our clientAlong with a competitive salary, our client can offer the successful individual the support and guidance to develop both personally and professionally, with support for further chartership and accreditation.* 25 days holidays + Bank Holidays* 2 year career development plan resulting in the promotion to Engineer with continued support to reach Senior Engineer * 6 monthly performance-related salary reviews for the first 2 years* Company pension* Work on the more complex projects in the sector not just standard engineering business as usual problems* Annual discretionary bonus* Life insurance and accidental injury cover* Salary sacrifice cycle to work schemeThis is a great opportunity to join a well-established high performing team who can offer a good work life balance. They can offer the successful individual a unique opportunity to work at the UKs leading multi-disciplinary survey, design and engineering consultancyin the utilities sector whose core values are Trust, Safety, Humility, Capability, Problem Solving, Accountability and Recognition.Further to this their company culture gives a lot of autonomy, respect and flexibility for those who join them and as its not a large organisation you can benefit from being recognised and valued as an individual rather than just being another number.If you are interested to learn more, apply now by submitting your CV or contact Florence Ingram at Tempest Jones.