Electrical Design Engineer

Quartzelec; Hamilton, Manchester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Quartzelec is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join our Hamilton or Manchester Business Unit. You will design and specify LV to 33kV installations and model systems including load calculations, fault level assessments and protection coordination.

You will ensure designs comply with standards, develop technical specifications, and support project management, procurement and commissioning. A minimum of five years in electrical design and an HND/HNC is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum HND/HNC or equivalent
• Minimum five years of experience in electrical design
• Proficient in Amtech, ETAP, Power Factory, etc
• Familiarity with relevant technical standards
• Strong skills in professional report writing

Responsibilities

• Design and specification of electrical installations from LV to 33kV
• Modelling of electrical systems including load calculations, fault level assessments, and protection coordination
• Ensuring designs and on-site work comply with standards and regulations
• Developing technical specifications for electrical equipment

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Technical writing

Education

HND/HNC or equivalent

Tools

Amtech

ETAP

PowerFactory

Microsoft Office

Job description

Due to a growing volume of work, we are looking to hire an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a broad skill set across various disciplines, including design, engineering, construction, procurement, maintenance, and project management. This can be based at our Hamilton or Manchester Business Unit.

Key Responsibilities& Accountability

• A Strong ability to understand project objectives and deliverables
• Design and specification of electrical installations, from low voltage (LV) to 33kV systems
• Comprehensive modelling of electrical systems, including load calculations, fault level assessments, and coordination of protective measures
• Ensuring designs and on-site work comply with relevant standards and regulations
• Developing technical specifications for electrical equipment

Qualifications, Experience & Personal Attributes

The successful applicant will possess:

• A minimum qualification of HND/HNC or an equivalent credential is essential
• A minimum of five years of experience in electrical design
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and other technical / electrical modelling software applications such as Amtech, ETAP, Power Factory, etc
• Familiarity with relevant technical standards is required
• Strong skills in professional report writing

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