Electrical Design Engineer £up to 65kBaseBenefits Ref:ABJ6745 South Onsite (5 days) : Perm An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experie…
Electrical Design Engineer Office-based, Ellesmere Port £40,000 to £55,000 +
Our Client is a UK electrical engineering consultancy specialising in HV, LV and instrumentation design across the utilities and industrial sectors. They take projects from conception to completion, working on substations, switchgear, protection and control for major UK infrastructure clients and heavy-industry operators, including COMAH sites.
They are now growing and looking for an Electrical Design Engineer who can own design packages end to end and is comfortable on site as well as behind a screen.
The role You'll lead and deliver electrical design packages for industrial manufacturing and chemical process clients, from early feasibility and options studies through detailed design, construction issue and site support. You'll work closely with clients, contractors and our in-house E&I and mechanical/structural team. The role is based at their Ellesmere Port office, with travel to client sites across the UK as required.
Key responsibilities
Delivering design packages across all stages: feasibility, concept, detailed design and issue for construction
Designing LV and HV distribution systems, including switchboards, MCCs and transformers
Producing cable routing designs, cable schedules and cable sizing calculations
Preparing single line diagrams, layouts, schematics and design reports
Carrying out site surveys and supporting installation, testing and commissioning
Reviewing contractor and vendor documentation for technical compliance
Liaising directly with clients and presenting design options and recommendations
Essential experience
Electrical design experience in industrial manufacturing and/or chemical plant environments
Design of switchboards, transformers and LV distribution systems
Cable routing, containment and cable sizing
Proven delivery of design packages from feasibility through to construction
Hands-on site experience (surveys, installation oversight, commissioning support)
Working knowledge of BS 7671 and relevant British/IEC standards
Desirable
HV experience (e.g. 11kV / 6.6kV switchgear, protection, substations)
Experience on COMAH or other high-hazard sites
Hazardous area (ATEX/IECEx) design knowledge
Familiarity with power system software (e.g. Amtech, ETAP or similar)
HNC/HND/degree in Electrical Engineering; working towards or holding IEng/CEng
What we offer
Salary range from £40,000 to £55,000 negotiable
Pension / holiday / car or travel allowance / bonus
Varied, technically challenging projects across utilities and heavy industry
Support towards professional registration and training
A experienced team where your work has real impact
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