Electrical Design Engineer

Anderselite Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a freelance Electrical Engineer to design and specify electrical systems for major water sector projects. The ideal candidate will have an HNC/D in Electrical Engineering and practical experience within the water/wastewater industry. Responsibilities include creating detailed drawings, monitoring subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• HNC/D qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• BSc or equivalent in an electrical biased discipline.
• C&G 18th Edition Level 3 Award.
• Membership in IET, IEEE, CIWEM or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical equipment per industry standards.
• Prepare requisitions for equipment and services.
• Monitor subcontractors during project execution.
• Assist in site testing and commissioning work.

Skills

Electrical Engineering principles

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

HNC/D qualification in Electrical Engineering

BSc or equivalent in electrical biased discipline

C&G 18th Edition Level 3 Award

Membership in a professional institution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer on a freelance basis on a number of different major projects in the water sector

Purpose
To design, specify and requisition in accordance with Industry, Client and Company standards the electrical equipment incorporated in proposals and projects in which the company 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:
- Client Particular and General Specifications
- Handover documentation received from the Project Engineering Department
- Company Specifications
- Company Engineering Design Notes
- To design, in accordance with British Standards (or equivalents as necessary), Company

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 the Company Procedures and Work Instructions which form part of the company's 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 by the Company to provide control systems and to coordinate 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 man-power 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 Co-Ordinator, other members of the team, other departments and section of the company, 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.
- Any other duties commensurate with the position as may be assigned from time to time.
Performance Measures
- Conformance with the Companies Health & Safety Policy.
- Accuracy and quality of own and sub-ordinates engineering work.
- Ability to meet own and sub-ordinates proposal or project timescales - all within budget.
- Ability to work within a team environment.
- Contribution made to the development of Electrical Engineering procedures and Systems.
- Conformance with the Company's Quality Assurance System

Qualifications/Skills

• HNC/D qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent mix of formal education and practical experience

• BSc or equivalent in an electrical biased discipline

• C&G 18th Edition Level 3 Award

• Membership the IET, IEEE, CIWEM or similar professional institution

Knowledge and experience

• Practical demonstrable experience commensurate to the level of the role within the water/wastewater industry or other relevant sector

• IT literate with an ability to use a wide range of IT packages including Microsoft Office

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and integrates well into a team environment

• Good interpersonal skills

• Professional approach with strong attention to detail

• Good organisational skills and ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Essential Essential Essential Essential