Electrical Design Engineer

Techniche Global Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A switchgear device manufacturer is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer to manage projects from initial sales handover through to completion. This role requires professional electrical engineering qualifications and experience with project management and LV switchgear specifications. Key responsibilities include developing control panel designs, liaising with clients, and ensuring adherence to project schedules. The position offers competitive benefits including 25 days of annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days Annual leave + statutory bank holidays

Company pension

Free On-site parking

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret and follow engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of LV installations; HV is an advantage.
• Experience in the specification, function, and manufacture of LV switchgear; HV is an advantage.
• Strong command of relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from sales handover to project completion.
• Develop switchgear arrangements by studying customer requirements.
• Ensure correct selection of components within budget.
• Oversee product design and installation.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers to ensure project adherence.
• Produce Method Statements and Risk Assessments for installations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English Language proficiency

Education

Professional qualification(s) in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ePlan

CAD packages

Job description

Techniche Global are supporting a switchgear device manufacturer to appoint an Electrical Project Engineer.

Salary: £40-45k per annum

Location: Dartford - 100% onsite

Duration: permanent, full-time

Requirements: LRTW

Job Type: Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from sales handover to project completion, ensuring specifications, timelines, and budget constraints are met.
• Develop control panel / switchgear arrangements & products by studying customer requirements.
• Ensuring correct selection of components from suppliers that meet with suitability, availability and budget targets.
• Overseeing of product design and build stage through to installation and commissioning.
• Integrate with production manager for factory production scheduling
• Liaise with suppliers ensuring adherence to project schedules.
• Liaise with clients, attending client site meeting, leading client FAT and SAT.
• Producing Method Statements and Risk Assessments for onsite installations

Qualifications

• Professional qualification(s) in Electrical Engineering
• Able to read, interpret and follow engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of LV installations, HV an advantage
• Experience in the specification, function and manufacture of LV switchgear, HV an advantage
• Good knowledge and understanding of relevant standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong command of the English Language
• Knowledge and experience of ePlan and CAD packages an advantage

Benefits

• 25 days Annual leave + statutory bank holidays
• Company pension
• Free On-site parking
• Training and development opportunities