Lead Fusion Electrical Design Engineer

Energy Jobline ZR; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 55,104,000 - 75,768,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Culham, Abingdon is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to lead major fusion sub-system design from concept to detailed drawings. The role requires three on-site days each week and offers an attractive hourly rate up to £55/hour (Umbrella).

You will own design aspects for assigned systems, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, develop electrical drawings, BoMs and schedules, and collaborate with engineers, technicians and suppliers to deliver robust, buildable solutions

Qualifications

• Strong C&I experience with a solid electrical engineering background.
• Engineering degree or equivalent with solid experience.
• Proven knowledge of UK regulations and EU directives around electrical safety and compliance.
• Experience with machinery safety principles and BS EN 60204-1.
• Ideally some exposure to functional safety and process safety.
• Extensive use of AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT to produce electrical documentation.
• Understanding of data configuration control.
• Ability to carry out exploratory design using first principles.
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and engineering materials.
• Knowledge of electrical enclosure/control panel manufacturing techniques.
• Strong grasp of BS EN 61082 drawing standards.
• Good communication, technical writing and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design work on major fusion sub-systems from concept through to detailed design.
• Take ownership of design aspects for assigned systems/components, including repair, replacement and upgrade activities.
• Develop and implement systems for managing design requirements, interfaces and compliance.
• Ensure designs are validated and compliant with design standards and manufacturing/assembly/maintenance methods.
• Deliver projects to the satisfaction of internal and external customers within agreed constraints.
• Produce technical reports, departmental notes and procedures where required.
• Complete/supervise detailed design including electrical drawings, BoMs, cable schedules and associated documentation.
• Apply value engineering and design-for-manufacture principles throughout the design phases.
• Work closely with engineers, technicians, analysts and suppliers, demonstrating strong communication and teamwork.

Skills

C&I experience

Electrical engineering

Electrical safety compliance

Machinery safety principles

AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT

Data configuration control

Exploratory design

Manufacturing techniques

Electrical enclosure / control panel

BS EN 61082

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Engineering degree

HND/HNC

Level 4/5 apprenticeship

Tools

AutoCAD / AutoCAD LT

Solidworks Electrical

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in Culham, Abingdon is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to lead major fusion sub-system design from concept to detailed drawings. The role requires three on-site days each week and offers an attractive hourly rate up to £55/hour (Umbrella).

You will own design aspects for assigned systems, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, develop electrical drawings, BoMs and schedules, and collaborate with engineers, technicians and suppliers to deliver robust, buildable solutions