Electrical Design & Schematics Engineer

Alstom; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance / car

25 days annual leave

Excellent benefits

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Alstom in Derby is seeking an Electrical Design & Schematics Engineer to design the train’s electrical architecture, cubicle layouts, and wiring routes, ensuring compliance with project requirements and the Preferred Parts List. You will produce PPS and detailed apparatus specifications to support implementation across the project lifecycle, and manage deliverables with tight configuration control.

The role offers permanent, full-time employment with a competitive salary and excellent benefits,

Qualifications

• Electrical/electrotechnical engineering knowledge is required.
• Experience in electrical component selection and calculations.
• Experience with E3 tool desirable.
• Electrical CAD experience.
• Train system knowledge desirable.
• Good Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer Focus.
• Structured and organised with Hands-on approach.
• Fluent in English.
• Able to work in an international, multi-site and matrix organisation structure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely delivery of the complete electrical case or a set of electrical deliverables for each baseline, providing the right product at the right time to the project, including Apparatus specification, Connector coding specification, Cubical specification, PPS, Solution principle scheme (SPS), Cable principle scheme (CPS), Routing, Wiring list, Harness case & calculation, Electrical architecture at train level
• Managing the configuration of their deliverables
• Managing the S&A QCD of their activities, sub-contracting management (inputs / outputs management)
• Continuous improvement or Return on Experience (RoE) management from previous project

Skills

Electrical engineering

Electrical calculations

Fluent English

Communication skills

Train systems

Structured and organized

Problem solving

Tools

Electrical CAD

E3 tool

Job description

Salary: £46,000 - £48,000 DOE with excellent benefits

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Location: Derby (full time, onsite)

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Your future role

As an Electrical Design & Schematics Engineer, you will be responsible for designing the train’s electrical architecture, including cubicle layouts and wiring routes. You will specify electrical apparatus in line with the Preferred Parts List and project requirements, ensuring compliance and functionality. Additionally, you will also be responsible for producing pure principle schemes (PPS) and detailed apparatus specifications to support accurate implementation throughout the project lifecycle.

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensure timely delivery of the complete electrical case or a set of electrical deliverables for each baseline, providing the right product at the right time to the project, including Apparatus specification, Connector coding specification, Cubical specification, PPS, Solution principle scheme (SPS), Cable principle scheme (CPS), Routing, Wiring list, Harness case & calculation, Electrical architecture at train level
• Managing the configuration of their deliverables
• Managing the S&A QCD of their activities, sub-contracting management (inputs / outputs management)
• Continuous improvement or Return on Experience (RoE) management from previous project

All About You

• Electrical and/or electrotechnical engineering knowledge is required for the role
• Experience in eletrical component selection and calculations
• Experience in using E3 tool is desirable
• Electrical CAD experience
• Train system knowledge is highly desirable
• Good Communications and interpersonal skills
• Customer Focus
• Structured and organised with Hands-on approach
• Fluent in English
• Able to work in an international, multi-site and matrix organisation structure

Things you’ll enjoy

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• The role offers car or car allowance
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Equal opportunity statement

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.