Electrical Design Engineer

Vantage Consulting; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the East Midlands is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to produce functional design specifications for gas turbine control systems. The role requires strong knowledge of PLC systems and electrical engineering qualifications. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer relations skills and experience in the power generation industry. Competitive salary of £40k–£55k is offered.

Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of PLC based control and HMI systems.
• TUV / SUD Functional Safety qualification or equivalent.
• Good levels of practical experience in electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Production of detailed functional design specifications for gas turbine control systems.
• Development of control system hardware for turbine control applications.
• Liaising with customers and sub-contractors.

Skills

PLC based control systems

HMI systems

Power Generation knowledge

Customer relation skills

Ability to work under own initiative

Education

Formal qualifications in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD electrical

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer
Leicester
40k–55k

Responsibilities

• Production of detailed functional design specifications for gas turbine control systems
• Development of control system hardware for turbine control applications
• Specifying electrical hardware components for control systems
• Production of wiring diagrams and general arrangement drawings
• Liaising with customers and sub-contractors
• Production of test specifications
• Production of procurement specifications
• Production of Test procedures and specifications
• Factory and works test
• Design & Implementation of Fire & Gas protection systems

Essential Skills Required

• Good working knowledge of PLC based control and HMI systems (Rockwell and Siemens S7). TUV / SUD Functional Safety qualification or equivalent
• Power Generation industry knowledge
• Formal qualifications in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering
• Good levels of practical experience of this type of work are essential.
• Very good customer relation skills required
• Prioritising workloads to deadline
• Ability to extract information from specifications
• Be able to work under own initiative, and as part of, or leading a team on site
• Must hold a current, clean driving license
• Full passport

Desirable Experience

• Experience of HV or Generator protection systems
• Knowledge of AutoCAD electrical
• Good knowledge of Gas Turbines, Rotating machinery and hydraulic systems. CCNSG Passport to Safety
• Offshore Vantage Card