Electrical Engineer

Suir Engineering Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Maternity/Paternity leave

Private health insurance

Life and disability cover

Employee Assistance Programme

CPD & Chartership

International assignments

Job summary

Suir Engineering Ltd in Glasgow is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support a DC Project. The role focuses on HV/LV distribution, generator, UPS and busbar systems, with emphasis on safety and design integrity.

You will collaborate with clients and design teams across Europe on international projects, with growth and chartership opportunities. A degree in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience as an Electrical Engineer.
• Experience in mission critical sectors and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review schematic drawings and single line diagrams for HV, LV, generator, UPS and busbar systems.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, permit-to-work and energisation procedures.
• Conduct detailed design reviews for high/low voltage equipment, protection systems and earthing.
• Specify, select and procure equipment including client-supplied transformers, switchgear, generators and UPS.
• Prepare technical specs and enquiry documentation for subcontract packages.

Skills

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Influencing

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Mission critical experience

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to join Suir Engineering Ltd. This position will be supporting a DC Project in Glasgow
Here in Suir Engineering we are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. We provide best in class contracting solutions with in-house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to our customers. Over the past 40 years we have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. We are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K, Germany, Denmark and Sweden.
We recognise that continued business success depends on our commitment to and development of our people. We are determined to create a diverse and equal workforce and to ensure our company appeals to the best and brightest people. We wish for all employees to realise their full potential and have the opportunity to grow and develop during their career with Suir. We are also working continuously to promote a culture of positive wellbeing through our wellbeing programmes and supports to employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Programme and the Lighthouse Club.

What You Will Be Doing

• Development and review of schematic drawings and single line diagrams for HV, LV, generator, UPS and busbar distribution systems, ensuring concurrent maintainability to Tier III design intent
• Complying with specific project safety requirements, including CDM 2015, the Principal Contractor's Construction Phase Plan, permit-to-work, LOTO and energisation procedures (no live working)
• Detailed design reviews covering all aspects of High & Low voltage equipment and control and protection systems, including generator controls, EPMS, earthing, lightning protection and protection discrimination studies
• Specification, selection, and procurement of the range of equipment, including coordination of client-supplied (OFCI) plant such as transformers, switchgear, generators and UPS
• Preparation and interpretation of technical specifications and enquiry documentation for subcontract and Contractor Design Portion packages
• Assist with the preparation of technical and contract documentation for issue, including design submittals, commissioning dossiers, O&M manuals, record drawings and test certificates
• Liaise with the client, Principal Contractor, design consultants and suppliers to resolve technical queries and RFIs
  

Is this job for me?

• Suitable Candidates must have a third level degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years’ experience working as an Electrical Engineer.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working in mission critical sectors.
• Ability to prioritise workload according to deadlines together with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to influence colleagues at all levels.
• Enjoy working as part of a high performing team.
  

In return from Suir Engineering

• 23 days annual leave
• Company Pension contributions - no waiting periods
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Health Insurance contribution
• Life and Disability cover
• EAP for employees and their families
• Educational Assistance, CPD, Chartership supports and upskilling opportunities.
• Opportunities for international assignments to work on one of our European projects in Sweden, Denmark or Germany.
  

Our way of working

Our way of workingis called the Suir Way, designed to help us on a journey of continuous improvement.

• Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working.
• Our people have a voice and feel empowered.
• We have an in-built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement.
• Value is delivered every step of the journey.Our efficient processes deliver value.
• We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment and quality system within the business.
  

Suir Engineering are an equal opportunities employer, we value our greatest asset …. our People