Position: Electrical Design Engineer
Location: Hertfordshire (near Watford) commutable from London, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Tottenham, Epping, Watford etc.
Salary: up to £55K plus benefits package
Industry: Thermal Energy
PRS has engaged with a new client and a world leading manufacturer of products and systems provided to the Thermal Energy Sector. Due to team expansion, we are seeking an additional Electrical Design Engineer to join an exciting and thriving business, where progression and opportunity development is encouraged.
Are you an Electrical CAD/ Design engineer looking to join a leading global company, where you will receive continuous training and development?
In this role, you will be preparing & revising electrical and associated mechanical drawings, including Circuit Diagrams and Panel Layout Drawings, and Site Wiring Diagrams. As well as receiving excellent training and development to become an expert in this field.
This role would ideally suit an Electrical Design Engineer who has experience of using AutoCAD & EPLAN and wants to work for a world-renowned company.
Overview:
As Electrical Design Engineer, the role will take responsibility for progressing the electrical and associated mechanical aspects of contracts through Engineering and Works across all project phases. The Electrical Engineer will manage the electrical component of projects for equipment supply and turnkey installations, working with colleagues in Process Engineering and Service Divisions to bring projects to commercial and technical completion within contract requirements. This Electrical Engineer will involve in design-focused responsibility including creating and revising control circuit designs, site wiring diagrams and panel layouts, using AutoCAD, along with project engineering elements.
Primary Responsibilities
* Assist the Production Works Supervisor with progressing contracts through Engineering & Works using the company’s computer system and associated filing.
* Communicate with cross-functional project team members or departments and collaborate with suppliers and technical departments as needed regarding product design and operation.
* Progress the electrical engineering of contracts including control circuit design, site wiring diagrams and associated documentation, including compiling manuals.
* Prepare and revise electrical and associated mechanical drawings including circuit diagrams, panel layout drawings, and site wiring diagrams.
* Ensure accurate information is gathered and presented to Contracts Engineers to ensure equipment compliance with design data and to enable procurement and manufacture in line with contractual requirements.
* Prepare and update Technical Service Department documents including standard manual sections, instrument setup and datasheets, and technical communications. Provide product and component selection/use information to colleagues in Contracts and Service Departments.
* Assist commissioning and service engineers in the office and over the telephone with onsite technical and electrical queries and troubleshooting when required.
Experience:
* Practical engineering professional with experience in system design within an ISO 9001 quality-driven business.
* Preferably experienced in electrical engineering services with reference to steam or high-temperature process heating applications (other backgrounds considered).
* High voltage systems experience advantageous.
* Proficient in AutoCAD for Electrical Circuit Diagrams, P&IDs, and GA drawings. Knowledge of circuit design applications such as EPLAN or SEE Electrical is beneficial.
* Proficient in MS Office suite, including SharePoint.
* Track record of working on medium-sized, technology-oriented, multi-disciplinary projects.
* Excellent organisational and multi-tasking ability.
Qualifications:
* Practical engineering skills plus a formal qualification (HNC/HND or Degree) in Electrical Engineering or related field.
* Experience in a similar role is desirable. Longer experience may be considered an advantage over academic achievement.
Communication Skills:
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work within a team environment and communicate effectively at all levels, including with customers and suppliers.
* Knowledge of a second European language is advantageous but not essential.