Lead Hardware/Electrical Engineer

Capula Limited; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled engineers to join their Energy team, focusing on electrical and control systems design. This role involves leading project teams, ensuring compliance, and developing innovative solutions for challenging industrial environments. With a commitment to inclusivity, the company fosters a supportive workplace where diverse perspectives thrive. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical engineering and control panel design, along with a passion for collaboration and continuous learning. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to shaping the future of engineering and technology.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Salary Sacrifice Programme

Mental Health Assistance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Professional Membership Support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering and control systems.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Design and review electrical systems and control panels.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Control Panel Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HND in relevant subject

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

With a focus on operational technology and digital transformation, Capula, part of the Dalkia Group, has been a leader in advanced system integration for decades; optimising efficiency & delivering performance on a massive scale. But with continuous innovation at the heart of our business, we’ve always got our sights set on the future. We work in some of the most highly regulated and challenging industrial environments, and have delivered critical projects across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing.

At Capula, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is celebrated in all its forms. We actively encourage applications from individuals of minority backgrounds, underrepresented groups, and those with disabilities. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

We are looking for enthusiastic & experienced engineers to join our existing Energy team to perform all aspects of E,C & I design and implementation. The role includes designing electrical and control systems focused on PLC based control panels but including cabling, MCCs, Drives & Controls, Switchgear and related EC & I equipment primarily within the thermal and hydro power generation sector although work in other sectors may be undertaken. The role will require the ability to undertake site surveys, develop electrical engineering solutions for cabling, undertake Control panel designs, prepare, review and check necessary calculations and designs when working with others whilst following Capula’s procedures. The work will involve travel with the possibility of some short periods away at customer sites carrying out the surveys and designing solutions collaboratively with the customer.

This position would suit someone who has a good grounding in at least one of the following areas:-

Electrical Engineering,

Control Panel Design and Build,

and who enjoys working in an engineering environment, who is keen to become involved in all aspects of a project and is keen to learn and develop new skills as part of an experienced and committed team.

Summary of Role:

• Lead and drive the project team
• Review and approve designs developed by the team
• Ensure compliance of the team to agreed procedures/methods and standards with engineering design responsibilities.
• Interpret and verify customer supplied data, specifications and drawings.
• Lead/Produce system designs from customer supplied information
• Lead the Creation/modification of Design Packs including system drawings, general arrangements, schematics & wiring diagrams, site cable drawings etc.
• Produce client design documentation and test documentation
• Producing all necessary documentation to support the production of the systems such as FDS, Test Documentation, Manuals etc.
• Lead site surveys and assist in the preparation of Health and Safety Documentation
• Support Site acceptance testing/commissioning
• Support the production of tender documents and cost estimates.
• Experience of/competent in control systems within the energy market (or similar utility)
• Experience of/competent in field cabling systems (P, Inst, Contr and comms) including surveying and identifying routes, cable calculations for sizing and earthing/protection
• Educated to at least degree level in relevant subject or HND with additional experience of at least 5 years post graduate experience or 6 years post HND experience on successful project implementation in the above areas of expertise
• Computer literate with Word, Autocad and Excel experience.
• Methodical approach to the interpretation of customer requirements and delivery of project documentation
• Understanding of Full Project Lifecycle.
• Hold a current full driving licence (UK or be able to easily convert to full UK)
• Must be willing to go for a basic disclosure Scotland check.

Preference will be given to those candidates demonstrating some or all of the following:-

• Experienced in at least one of the following
  • Rockwell ( Control Logix)
  • Siemens (PC7S, TIA Portal)
  • Schneider (M580, M340)
• Site Installation and Commissioning experience of control systems.
• Experience of Motor Control Centres – Specification, procurement, installation etc
• Good understanding of BS7671 IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regs
• Awareness of /understanding of DSEAR Regulations and Hazardous area applications.
• Awareness of /understanding of Functional Safety (IEC 61508/61511)
• Ability to work to deadlines and budgets.
• Familiarity with Databases

Personal Qualities

• Ability to Lead/work as part of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines and to motivate others to achieve the same.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Be flexible in their methods of working.

In return Capula offers the following benefits to permanent employees

• Pension
• Life assurance policy
• Salary sacrifice programme
• Mental health assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Support in achieving professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) and professional memberships fees covered

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES: We are currently working with only our preferred suppliers.

To express an interest in this position, simply apply below or you can e-mail [e-mail] with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.

A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY

Capula is looking for extraordinary people to join our industry leading team as we continue to define the future of Engineering.

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