Lead Controls Engineer (Schemantics)

Quest Global Engineering Limited; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a Lead Controls Engineer to oversee the design of electrical control systems for industrial applications. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in low voltage systems, proficiency in Engineering Base software, and strong project management skills. This six-month contract role requires knowledge of industry standards and a commitment to ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in low voltage systems design.
• Proficiency with relevant industry standards (IEC, NEC, IEEE, NEMA).
• Skills in project management and task prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Designing electrical control and protection cubicles for industrial applications.
• Creating GA drawings and layouts to meet client needs.
• Collaborating with engineers to align designs with project goals.

Skills

Electrical principles

Power distribution fundamentals

Designing electrical control systems

Proficiency in Engineering Base software

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Engineering Base software

Job description

Job Description

Lead Controls Engineer (LV Schematics)

Staffordshire, UK

6 months Contract

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Proven experience (8-12 years) in designing, developing, and implementing low voltage secondary systems for power distribution applications.
• Proficiency in Engineering Base software for creating engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong understanding of electrical principles, power distribution fundamentals, and low voltage equipment.
• Experience with protective relay coordination, arc flash analysis, and fault current calculations.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and codes such as IEC, NEC, IEEE, and NEMA.
• Project management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Designing, developing, and overseeing electrical control and protection cubicles for industrial applications.
• Conceptualizing cubicle design and detailing specifications using Engineering Base software.
• Designing low voltage secondary systems for power distribution, including transformers, switchgear, marshalling, distribution boards, control, and protection panels.
• Utilizing Engineering Base software to design electrical control and protection cubicles based on project requirements.
• Developing general arrangement drawings (GA) and layouts ensuring compliance with standards and client needs.
• Collaborating with electrical engineers and project managers to align designs with project goals.
• Conducting feasibility studies and proposing optimized design solutions.
• Ensuring designs meet safety standards, electrical codes, and regulations.
• Preparing bills of materials (BOM) and technical documentation for cubicle designs.
• Understanding electrical components and their usage in schematics.
• Staying updated with the latest electrical materials to optimize designs.
• Supporting manufacturing and installation teams during production and assembly.
• Reviewing vendor proposals and technical submissions related to cubicle components.

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