Electrical Engineer

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking an Electrical Design professional to prepare outlines and detailed designs for multi-disciplinary projects within rail and built environment sectors.

You will interface with internal disciplines and external engineers, ensuring safe design delivery and compliance. The role offers professional development and active involvement in company-wide improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical services design within the built environment and/or transport infrastructure including railway lineside systems and/or lighting, small power, containment, earthing and fire alarms.
• Experience in the use of industry wide software for electrical calculation purposes.
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary issues associated with railway lineside systems and/or the Built Environment.
• Qualification: HNC or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare outline and detailed design for multi or single disciplinary projects as required.
• Follow and check procedures throughout project delivery.
• Interface with other disciplines and 3rd parties / external Engineers to ensure a multi-disciplinary design is developed, if appropriate to project specifications.
• Report updates to senior Engineers, technical leads and the project management team on project progress.
• Apply procedures and systems to ensure the safety of staff and others affected by the operations of SYSTRA throughout design lifecycle.
• Contribute to company-wide goals and business improvement.
• Continue your own professional development with support from SYSTRA in line with your professional body.
• Any other duties as required.
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with SYSTRA's behavioural framework by actively fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, respect and empowerment, contributing to an environment where all colleagues can thrive, achieve and grow together

Skills

Electrical design

Railway systems

Electrical calculations

Education

HNC or equivalent

Tools

Electrical calculation software

Job description

Around the world, SYSTRA's specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

SYSTRA is an international engineering and consulting group specialising in rail (passenger and freight), public transport and the Built Environment. We work with our clients to find innovative solutions to complex issues concerning the location and movement of people, goods and services and the environment in which we live, work and relax. We innovate to meet our clients’ needs, prepare mass transit for tomorrow, and propose ever more resilient solutions for the built environment. Infrastructure engineering has to adopt new technology, cater for new habits and satisfy new demands. To go beyond, SYSTRA commits to put people at the heart of design and improve infrastructure efficiency. We are dedicated to delivering excellence to our clients through our entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm whilst promoting a culture of listening, teamwork and employee empowerment.

With ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting time to join SYSTRA Ltd as we continue to develop and raise our profile in the UK.

Missions/Main Duties

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Prepare outline and detailed design for multi or single disciplinary projects as required
• Follow and check procedures throughout project delivery
• Interface with other disciplines and 3rd parties / external Engineers to ensure a multi-disciplinary design is developed, if appropriate to project specifications
• Report updates to senior Engineers, technical leads and the project management team on project progress
• Apply procedures and systems to ensure the safety of staff and others affected by the operations of SYSTRA throughout design lifecycle
• Contribute to company-wide goals and business improvement
• Continue your own professional development with support from SYSTRA in line with your professional body.
• Any other duties as required
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with SYSTRA's behavioural framework by actively fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, respect and empowerment, contributing to an environment where all colleagues can thrive, achieve and grow together

Stakeholder accountabilities

• Interaction with internal disciplines, Project Managers and Engineers for project delivery across engineering and consultancy
• Liaising with clients, joint venture partners and external contractors as required, attending client meetings when required

Profile/Skills

• Knowledge of electrical services design within the built environment and/or transport infrastructure including railway lineside systems (points heating, signalling power, level crossings, general LV distribution) and/or lighting, small power, containment, earthing and fire alarms
• Experience in the use of industry wide software for electrical calculation purposes
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary issues associated with railway lineside systems and/or the Built Environment
• Qualification: HNC or equivalent