Electrical Design Engineer

Westlakes Recruit; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for a permanent position across the UK. The role requires proficiency in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign and effective communication skills, along with experience in heavy industries like Petrochemical and Nuclear. Responsibilities include designing LV electrical systems and creating essential documentation. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to mission-critical projects in the nuclear sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation, Renewables, and Nuclear.
• Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical designs and procure specialist packages in heavy industries.
• Design LV electrical distribution systems.
• Create documentation: Specifications, Datasheets, Cable Calculations, Schedules, Drawings.
• Review and check manufacturer documentation for compliance with specifications.
• Develop relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers.

Skills

Proficient in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign

Effective communication

Collaboration and relationship building

Promote innovation and continuous improvement

Excellent IT Skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Dialux

Relux

SKM

ETAP

Digsilent

PSCAD

Job description

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for an Electrical Design Engineer to be engaged on a permanent basis, UK wide.

What you'll be doing
As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will have the following accountabilities;

• Create electrical designs and procure specialist packages in heavy industries.
• Design LV electrical distribution systems.
• Create the following documentation: Specifications & Datasheets, Cable Calculations & Schedules, Drawings (via CAD team).
• Review and check manufacturer document / information for compliance with project specifications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant technical consultants and suppliers.

Who we're looking for
Qualities and experience:

• Must be proficient in Trimble (Amtech) ProDesign.
• Clear focus on collaboration and building relationships with other designers and project teams to deliver cost effective and acceptable design solution
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and write clearly and succinctly
• Promote innovation and continuous improvement in design.
• Excellent IT Skills are desirable.
• Microsoft Office experience is essential including Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint.
• Detailed knowledge of codes of practice and other regulatory material.
• Experience in a broad range of heavy industries such as Petrochemical, Power Generation, Renewables and Nuclear.

Beneficial experience:

• Design of HV electrical systems
• Use of AutoCAD and/or Revit software
• Use of Dialux or Relux software
• Use of SKM, ETAP, Digsilent, PSCAD software
• Design of ATEX systems

Why We're Different:

Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives.

Smarter, faster, more agile – we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them!

We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future:
As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.