LV Electrical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job TitleLV Electrical Design EngineerEmployment TypePermanent – £40K-50K dependent on experience.LocationPenketh, WarringtonYour duties and responsibilities will be:This role will entail you to take a lead in allocated projects, ensuring all of the LV design elements and procurement of materials are completed in a timely manner and to agreed timescales, whilst taking responsibility for associated product conformity requirementsand commercial performance in line with company targets.Dimensions:Location of projects: UK and International marketsKey Responsibilities:

• You will 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.
• You’ll produce and assume accountability of LV design and engineering procedures / forms relating to an integrated operating model, for the delivery phase of projects.
• You will complete the production of electrical design drawings and calculations from client’s requirements, associated technical standards and ‘best’ engineering practice.
• You shall carry out technical reviews of electrical design drawings and calculations within the LV Engineering department.
• You will 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 users needs and other constraints such as cost and programme, in coordinationwith the Technical Manager.
• You will be expected to work as part of a collaborative team (coordinated by the 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.
• You will maintain compliance with the Technology QA system technical requirements within the team by review and audit.
• You will carry out site surveys involving intrusive investigation of in-service LV Assemblies and provide report of findings and requirements.
• You will carry out technical reviews of estimates, proposals and tenders as necessary.
• You shall notify LV Operations Director of any significant commercial, technical or contractual risks associated with current or pending projects.
• You will actively participate in regular LV Engineering meetings.
• You will attend weekly meetings for project planning and progress review.
• You will be expected to positively promote capabilities and relationships within other parts of the business in order to maximise on cross-divisional opportunities.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• You must have an excellent understanding of Control Systems with high levels of technical ability proven through hands on experience.
• You 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.
• You must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to effectively communicate at all levels.
• You must be positive, approachable, willing and helpful.
• You must possess a keen commercial awareness.
• You must encourage collaborative working where appropriate.
• You must possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritise and work under considerable time pressures.
• You must possess problem / conflict resolution skills, both internally and with clients.

Qualifications:

• HNC/HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Or equivalent through experience).
• Working towards BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering. (Preferable)
• Member of The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). (Preferable)
• Professionally registered as EngTech or IEng (Engineering Council). (Preferable).

It’s great if you also have the following:

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

Desirable Skills and 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 industrial communication networks, protocols and architecture.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation and with clients.