Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer
Reports to: Engineering Manager
To design, specify and requisition in accordance with Industry, Client and internal standards the electrical equipment incorporated in proposals and projects in which the organisation participates.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
For each project to which the Engineer is assigned, to arrive at a thorough understanding of the following documentation in order to fully define the electrical scope of works:
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Client Particular and General Specifications
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Handover documentation received from the Project Engineering Department
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Internal Specifications
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Internal Engineering Design Notes
To design, in accordance with British Standards (or equivalents as necessary), internal standards, the Specification and, where appropriate, the handover documentation the electrical engineering scope of works – always bearing in mind the requirements of, and the effects on, other engineering disciplines.
To identify and properly document all variations to and deviations from the Handover Documentation/Specification.
To comply with internal Procedures and Work Instructions which form part of the Quality Assurance System.
To prepare, in conjunction with the CAD Operators as necessary, detailed drawings and specifications from the electrical engineering scope of works as defined by the Process and Instrumentation Diagrams and to be responsible for the checking thereof.
To prepare requisitions for equipment, materials and services for submission to Purchasing, to assess the technical content of returned quotations, to check orders prepared by Purchasing for technical correctness, to respond to technical queries raised by vendors.
To monitor sub-contractors engaged to provide control systems and to co-ordinate and attend acceptance tests at sub-contractors’ premises and at site.
To carry out inspections and conduct ex-works tests of control panels, generators and other specialist electrical equipment, etc.
If required, to monitor site electrical works ensuring they are conducted to specification, programme and budget.
If required, to assist in site testing and site commissioning work.
To manage agreed own and allocated manpower resources such that effort is efficiently spent in the design and procurement of the electrical engineering scope of works, all within budget and to programme.
To communicate fully with the Project Manager/Lead Design Coordinator, other members of the team, other departments and sections of the organisation, the Client, vendors and sub-contractors on matters relating to the project.
To assist in the production, tracking and reporting of the project programme.
To contribute to the preparation of Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
To fully participate in the development of procedures and systems for use within the Electrical Engineering Department.
To comply with all Health and Safety policies, procedures and responsibilities commensurate with the role, as outlined in the Health and Safety policy.
To undertake an active role in developing the Apprentices/Graduates and Assistant Electrical Engineers within the Electrical Engineering Department.
Any other duties commensurate with the position as may be assigned from time to time.
Performance Measures
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Conformance with the Health & Safety Policy
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Accuracy and quality of own and subordinates’ engineering work
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Ability to meet own and subordinates’ proposal or project timescales – all within budget
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Ability to work within a team environment
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Contribution made to the development of Electrical Engineering procedures and systems
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Conformance with the Quality Assurance System
Qualifications & Experience
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HNC/D in electrical engineering or equivalent level qualification
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Degree or equivalent in an electrical biased discipline
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C&G 18th Edition Level 3 Award
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Membership of the IET, IEEE, CIWEM or similar professional institution
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Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer, Eur Ing or similar status
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Practical demonstrable experience commensurate to the level of the role within the water/wastewater industry or other relevant sector
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IT literate with an ability to use a wide range of IT packages including Microsoft Office
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Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and integrate well into a team environment
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Good interpersonal skills
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Professional approach with strong attention to detail
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Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
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Strong communication skills, both written and oral