Electrical Design Project Engineer

TURBINE CONTROLS LTD; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Design Projects Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves producing detailed functional design specifications for gas turbine control systems and developing control system hardware. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering, along with practical experience in the power generation industry. You'll work closely with customers and sub-contractors, ensuring high-quality design and implementation of control systems. If you are passionate about engineering and ready to take on exciting challenges in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing detailed functional design specifications for gas turbine control systems.
• Good knowledge of PLC and HMI systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop control system hardware for turbine control applications.
• Produce wiring diagrams and liaise with customers and sub-contractors.

Skills

PLC based control systems

HMI systems (Rockwell and Siemens S7)

Functional Safety qualification (TUV / SUD)

Power generation industry knowledge

Customer relation skills

Ability to work under own initiative

Good practical experience

Education

Formal qualifications in Electrical Engineering

Formal qualifications in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD electrical

Job description

Turbine Controls Ltd is a leading manufacturer of control systems for Gas and Steam turbines. The company is internationally renowned and has a large portfolio of multi-national customers. A position has become vacant for an Electrical Design Projects Engineer.

Job Description:

• 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 procurement specifications.
• Production of test procedures and specifications.
• Factory and works test.
• Design & implementation of fire & gas protection systems.

Person Specification:

Essential Skills Required

• Production of detailed functional design specifications for gas turbine control systems.
• 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 deadlines.
• 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.

Advantageous Requirements

• 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.

General Information

Location: 52 Kenilworth Drive, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5LG
Reporting To: Operations Director
Hours: 37 per week Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive

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