Design Engineer

Siemens Mobility; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Flexible working hours

Pension plan (up to 10%)

26 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Manchester is recruiting for Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer to lead MV switchgear projects (AIS/GIS) from tender handover to detailed design, manufacture, testing and customer acceptance. Role supports remote work 2-3 days weekly with travel for site visits and factory acceptance testing in Northwest England.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers and internal teams, translating technical requirements into compliant designs while ensuring

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience within the Medium Voltage, Distribution Network or Switchgear industry (AIS/GIS).
• Experience developing and interpreting Single Line Diagrams, Key Line Diagrams, Protection & Control schematics and layouts.
• Understanding of Protection & Control systems and test/commissioning basics.
• Knowledge of UK/ENA/Protection & Control standards; ability to adapt designs to customer/regulatory needs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of MV switchgear projects from tender handover through detailed design, manufacture, testing and customer acceptance.
• Review customer specifications and diagrams to translate requirements into compliant designs.
• Produce detailed switchgear designs and GAs for switchboards and low voltage compartments.
• Design and integrate protection and control solutions and related schematics.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle; support design reviews and change management.
• Assist Factory Acceptance Testing and verify equipment against design specs and customer requirements.

Skills

Medium Voltage Switchgear

Protection & Control

Single Line Diagrams

Customer liaison

Project coordination

Education

HNC in Engineering

Job description

At Siemens Electrification & Automation, we’re shaping the future of energy systems by connecting the real and digital worlds.We are currentlyrecruitingforaDesign EngineerorSenior Design Engineer(depending upon experience)to join our existing friendly and diverse engineering communitydelivering projects within the MediumVoltage Electrical Distribution Industry. As aDesign Engineer you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, customer-focusedsystemsthat power critical infrastructure across the UKand Ireland.

This role will be basedat ourManchesterOffice,with the choice to workremotely 2-3 days per week, however, the successful candidate will be expected to travel to visit customers, conduct factory acceptance testing in Northwest England on an ad hoc basis .

Key Responsibilities:

• Take technical ownership of Medium Voltage Switchgear projects (AIS & GIS) from tender handover through detailed design, manufacture, testing and customer acceptance.
• Review and interpret customer Specifications, Key Line Diagrams and Single Line Diagrams, ensuring technical requirements are understood and translated into compliant engineering solutions.
• Produce and develop detailed switchgear designs, including Single Line Diagrams, Switchboard General Arrangements (GAs), Schematic Diagrams and Low Voltage Compartment GAs.
• Design and integrate Protection and Control solutions, including Protection Relay Selection, configuration and associated control schematics.
• Work directly with customers and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, supporting design reviews, resolving technical queries and managing design changes.
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing activities, reviewing completed equipment and verifying compliance with design specifications and customer requirements.

What we're looking for:

• HNC (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline, supported by experience in a technical engineering or design role.
• Experience within the Medium Voltage, Distribution Network or Switchgear industry, including exposure to AIS and/or GIS switchgear solutions.
• Experience developing and interpreting Single Line Diagrams, Key Line Diagrams, Protection & Control schematics and layouts.
• Understanding of Protection & Control systems, including protection relay selection , integration and associated design principles.
• Knowledge of relevant UK, ENA and Protection & Control standards, with experience adapting designs to meet customer and regulatory requirements beneficial.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work directly with customers, project teams and external suppliers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a high level of technical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Siemens switchgear product knowledge would be advantageous .

What can we offer?

• Performance-Based Bonus: Enjoy an annual bonus linked to the company's performance
• Flexible Working Hours: Achieve a healthy work-life balance with our flexible working arrangements
• Pension Plan: Secure your future with our generous pension scheme, with employer contributions up to 10%.
• Time Off: Recharge and rejuvenate with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), and the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days!

We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world—because we know that a diverse set of minds drive innovation. So that we can support you to be your best during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.