LV Schematic Engineer

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is looking for an LV Schematic Engineer to join their team in Staffordshire for a 6-month contract. The role involves designing low voltage secondary systems and electrical control cubicles while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and extensive experience in relevant design and project management areas.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in low voltage secondary systems.
• Proficient in electrical control & protection design.
• Strong understanding of IEC, NEC, IEEE, and NEMA standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control and protection cubicles.
• Create general arrangement drawings and layouts.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Electrical principles

Power distribution fundamentals

Low voltage equipment

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Engineering Base software

Job description

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At Quest Global, we are looking for LV Schematic Engineer (SME) to join our Energy customer team based in Staffordshire, United Kingdom.

Location: Staffordshire, UK

Contract Duration: 6 months

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a 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.
• Experience as an Electrical Schematics Engineer, Electrical Control & Protection Cubicle Designer, and Low Voltage Secondary Schematics & Wiring Drawings Designer.
• 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 industry standards such as IEC, NEC, IEEE, and NEMA.
• Project management skills and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and oversee electrical control and protection cubicles for industrial applications.
• Conceptualize cubicle designs and detail specifications using Engineering Base software.
• Design low voltage secondary systems, including transformers, switchgear, marshalling, distribution board control, and protection panels.
• Use Engineering Base to design electrical control and protection cubicles based on project requirements.
• Create general arrangement drawings (GA) and layouts ensuring compliance with standards and client needs.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers and project managers to align designs with project goals.
• Conduct feasibility studies and propose optimized design solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, electrical codes, and regulations.
• Prepare BOMs and technical documentation for cubicle designs.
• Understand electrical components and their usage for schematic design.
• Stay updated with the latest electrical materials to optimize designs.
• Support manufacturing and installation teams during production and assembly.
• Review vendor proposals and technical submissions related to cubicle components.