Project Engineer (UK)

Zenitel Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenitel Group in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced engineer to design PAVA systems, including 19" rack layouts and connectivity, and to develop control systems using single and networked workstations.

The role covers configuring IP Public Address & Voice Alarm interfaces with control systems, producing project documentation, supporting rack production and FAT testing, and assisting with customer upgrades and site commissioning across UK and international locations.

Qualifications

• Engineering/Technical role within a project delivery organisation.
• Knowledge of Public Address Voice Alarm and Linux (Ubuntu) control systems.
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking knowledge with multicast.
• Knowledge of Acoustic principles, DSP Routers, loudspeaker zoning, 100V line amplification.
• Knowledge of IP-based audio distribution, PoE, and network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SIP, VLANs).
• Producing Project design documentation (ITP, FAT).
• Producing and reviewing CAD documentation.
• Competence in onsite installation, cable preparation and termination. Setup and testing of low-voltage systems including interfacing to third party systems, Fire alarm panels (BS 5839-8 / EN54-16 compliance)
• Working with customer, colleagues and stakeholders to resolve technical and logistical problems, taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design of PAVA system including 19" rack layout and connectivity
• Design of PAVA control system via single and networked workstations
• Configuration of IP Public Address & Voice Alarm systems to interface with Control Systems
• Produce project-specific documentation (system design, test and handover)
• Support rack production process including system test
• Document and Manage Factory Acceptance Testing of systems
• Understand the company processes, and work within them
• Design and support customer upgrade and migration plans
• Support the commissioning of the system in its final location where required
• Support Project Manager to deliver the project on time and to specification
• Support any on-going maintenance and support obligations
• Ensure compliance to Health & Safety and Contractual obligations are met
• Always ensuring we adopt a full ownership end-to-end culture

Skills

Public Address Voice Alarm knowledge

Linux (Ubuntu) control systems

Networking (Layer 2/3, Multicast)

Acoustics and DSP Routers

IP-based audio distribution, PoE, TCP/

Project design documentation (ITP,FAT)

CAD documentation

Onsite installation and testing of low

Education

Higher education in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience

CSCS card or equivalent site safety certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design of PAVA system including 19\" rack layout and connectivity


• Design of PAVA control system via single and networked workstations


• Configuration of IP Public Address & Voice Alarm systems to interface with Control Systems


• Produce project-specific documentation (system design, test and handover)


• Support rack production process including system test


• Document and Manage Factory Acceptance Testing of systems


• Understand the company processes, and work within them


• Design and support customer upgrade and migration plans


• Support the commissioning of the system in its final location where required


• Support Project Manager to deliver the project on time and to specification


• Support any on-going maintenance and support obligations


• Ensure compliance to Health & Safety and Contractual obligations are met


• Always ensuring we adopt a full ownership end-to-end culture

Experience

• Engineering / Technical role within a project delivery organisation


• Knowledge of Public Address Voice Alarm and / or Linux (Ubuntu) control systems


• Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking knowledge with a good understanding of Multicast


• Knowledge of Acoustic principles, DSP Routers, loudspeaker zoning, 100V line amplification


• Knowledge of IP-based audio distribution, PoE, and network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, SIP, VLANs).


• Producing Project design documentation (e.g. Inspection and Test Plan (ITP), Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), etc.)


• Producing and reviewing CAD documentation


• Competence in onsite installation, cable preparation and termination. Setup and testing of low-voltage systems including interfacing to third party systems, Fire alarm panels (BS 5839-8 / EN54-16 compliance)


• Working with customer, colleagues and stakeholders to resolve technical and logistical problems, taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions


• Reporting and managing technical risks & issues and their mitigations throughout the project life cycle

Attributes

• The successful candidate will:


• Be a team player, comfortable working in a close-knit team and building strong professional relationships.


• Have good communication skills and be comfortable working with all levels of the organisation


• Have an interest in leading edge control system and telecommunications technology


• Be comfortable working independently but also not afraid to ask questions


• Be able to quickly adapt to new challenges


• Above all have strong technical skills and a desire to develop these


• On occasion be available to travel to customer sites in the UK & internationally

Education & Qualifications

• The candidate will hold a higher education qualification in a relevant subject such as Engineering, Computer Science or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience.


• Relevant site safety certification such as CSCS card or equivalent.