Lead Electrical Engineer - Hardware in ST15

Job Description

Lead Electrical Hardware Engineer \n\nWe are looking for enthusiastic & experienced engineers to join my clients existing Energy team to perform all aspects of E,C & I design and implementation. The role includes designing electrical and control systems focused on PLC based control panels but including cabling, MCCs, Drives & Controls, Switchgear and related EC & I equipment primarily within the thermal and hydro power sector, although work in other sectors may be undertaken. The role will require the ability to undertake site surveys, develop electrical engineering solutions for cabling, undertake Control panel designs, prepare, review and check necessary calculations and designs when working with others whilst following company procedures.

The work will involve travel with the possibility of some short periods away at customer sites carrying out the surveys and designing solutions collaboratively with the customer.\n\nThis position would suit someone who has a good grounding in at least one of the following areas:-\n\nElectrical Engineering,\n\nControl Panel Design and Build,\n\nE & I Installation,\n\nand who enjoys working in an engineering environment, who is keen to become involved in all aspects of a project and is keen to learn and develop new skills as part of an experienced and committed team.\n\nSummary of Role:\n\nLead and drive the project team\nReview and approve designs developed by the team\nEnsure compliance of the team to agreed procedures/methods and standards with engineering design responsibilities.\nInterpret and verify customer supplied data, specifications and drawings.\nLead/Produce system designs from customer supplied information\nLead the Creation/modification of Design Packs including system drawings, general arrangements, schematics & wiring diagrams, site cable drawings etc.\nProduce client design documentation and test documentation\nProducing all necessary documentation to support the production of the systems such as FDS, Test Documentation, Manuals etc.\nLead site surveys and assist in the preparation of Health and Safety Documentation\nSupport Site acceptance testing/commissioning\nSupport the production of tender documents and cost estimates.\n\nEssential Skills\n\nExperience of/competent in control systems within the energy market (or similar utility)\nExperience of/competent in field cabling systems (P, Inst, Contr and comms) including surveying and identifying routes, cable calculations for sizing and earthing/protection\nExperience of/competent in control panel design incorporating PLC, I/O, Comms cards, UPS's etc\nEducated to at least degree level in relevant subject or HND with additional experience of at least 5 years post graduate experience or 6 years post HND experience on successful project implementation in the above areas of expertise\nComputer literate with Word, Autocad and Excel experience.\nMethodical approach to the interpretation of customer requirements and delivery of project documentation\nUnderstanding of Full Project Lifecycle.\nHold a current full driving licence (UK or be able to easily convert to full UK)\nMust be willing to go for a basic disclosure check \n\nDesirable Skills\n\nExperienced in at least one of the following\nRockwell ( Control Logix)\nSiemens (PC7S, TIA Portal)\nSchneider (M580, M340)\nSite Installation and Commissioning experience of control systems.\nExperience of Motor Control Centres - Specification, procurement, installation etc\nGood understanding of BS7671 IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regs\nAwareness of /understanding of DSEAR Regulations and Hazardous area applications.\nAwareness of /understanding of Functional Safety (IEC 61508/61511)\nAbility to work to deadlines and budgets.\nFamiliarity with DatabasesRullion celebrates and supports and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants