Electrical Project Engineer

Thermon; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in industrial solutions is looking for a skilled Electrical Project Engineer in Sunderland. This role focuses on designing and implementing electrical heat tracing systems for industrial settings, ensuring compliance with international standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD, and strong analytical skills. You'll work closely with project managers and other engineering disciplines to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial engineering environments required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Navisworks for drafting is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and engineering of electrical heat tracing systems.
• Create and review design documentation including electrical isometric drawings.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure project delivery.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Who We Are - Thermon

Thermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability and efficiency to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership.

Thermon offers over 250 products, software and services across multiple brands, providing a range of offerings from boilers, transportation heaters, and liquid load banks to tubing bundles and heat trace. We are the silent guardians of critical infrastructure. From the relentless demands of chemical plants and the intricate networks of rail and transit to the vital pulse of power generation, we innovate solutions that ensure optimal operation, protect critical assets, and maximize efficiency.

We care deeply about the success of our customers, the well-being of our people, and the reliability of every product we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to safety and integrity in everything we do. Through collaboration, we unite a rich legacy of expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side-by-side with our customers. We transfer the warmth needed to make life work.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Project Engineer to join our engineering team. This role involves the design, specification, and implementation of electrical heat tracing systems for industrial applications, ensuring optimal thermal performance, safety, and compliance with international standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and engineering of electrical heat tracing systems for industrial projects.
• Identify heat tracing requirements from customers' drawings, specifications and Thermon quotations.
• Create and review design documentation including but not limited to:
• Electrical heat tracing isometric drawings.
• Cable schedules and single line diagrams.
• Bills of Materials
• Location and layout plans
• Use AutoCAD to develop design drawings.
• Collaborate with project managers, CAD technicians, and other engineering disciplines to ensure accurate and timely project delivery.
• Occasionally participate in site surveys to collect data for design development.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., ATEX).

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of HNC or equivalent experience in related field.
• Experience in industrial engineering environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Navisworks for drafting and design coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (piping isometric drawings, wiring diagrams, P&IDs etc.) and specifications.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Exposure to electrical design software or systems (training on heat tracing tools will be provided).
• Understanding of piping systems and insulation components preferred.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects under tight deadlines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and development.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work and client satisfaction.