Hybrid MV Switchgear Design Engineer

Siemens Mobility; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Flexible working hours

Pension plan (up to 10%)

26 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Manchester is recruiting for Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer to lead MV switchgear projects (AIS/GIS) from tender handover to detailed design, manufacture, testing and customer acceptance. Role supports remote work 2-3 days weekly with travel for site visits and factory acceptance testing in Northwest England.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers and internal teams, translating technical requirements into compliant designs while ensuring

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience within the Medium Voltage, Distribution Network or Switchgear industry (AIS/GIS).
• Experience developing and interpreting Single Line Diagrams, Key Line Diagrams, Protection & Control schematics and layouts.
• Understanding of Protection & Control systems and test/commissioning basics.
• Knowledge of UK/ENA/Protection & Control standards; ability to adapt designs to customer/regulatory needs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of MV switchgear projects from tender handover through detailed design, manufacture, testing and customer acceptance.
• Review customer specifications and diagrams to translate requirements into compliant designs.
• Produce detailed switchgear designs and GAs for switchboards and low voltage compartments.
• Design and integrate protection and control solutions and related schematics.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle; support design reviews and change management.
• Assist Factory Acceptance Testing and verify equipment against design specs and customer requirements.

Skills

Medium Voltage Switchgear

Protection & Control

Single Line Diagrams

Customer liaison

Project coordination

Education

HNC in Engineering

Job description

Siemens Mobility in Manchester is recruiting for Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer to lead MV switchgear projects (AIS/GIS) from tender handover to detailed design, manufacture, testing and customer acceptance. Role supports remote work 2-3 days weekly with travel for site visits and factory acceptance testing in Northwest England.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers and internal teams, translating technical requirements into compliant designs while ensuring