Senior Electrical Engineer

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced electrical design lead for rail/ Built Environment projects in the UK. You will drive design integration, ensure quality, and manage checks and approvals across work packages.

The role requires hands-on knowledge of railway lineside systems, LV distribution, lighting, and fire alarm design. Experience with industry calculation tools and multidisciplinary coordination is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience leading electrical design on built environment or transport projects.
• Knowledge of railway lineside systems and electrical networks.
• Proficiency with industry software for electrical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to design and integration on projects, meeting client commitments.
• Monitor performance against contractual obligations and quality, with corrective actions.
• Manage checking and approval to ensure compliance with client and SYSTRA processes.

Skills

Electrical services design

Railway lineside systems

LV distribution & earthing

Lighting & fire alarms

Electrical calculation software

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

HNC or equivalent

IEng or equivalent

Job description

SYSTRA is an international engineering and consulting group specialising in rail (passenger and freight), public transport and the Built Environment. We work with our clients to find innovative solutions to complex issues concerning the location and movement of people, goods and services and the environment in which we live, work and relax. We innovate to meet our clients' needs, prepare mass transit for tomorrow, and propose ever more resilient solutions for the built environment. Infrastructure engineering has to adopt new technology, cater for new habits and satisfy new demands. To go beyond, SYSTRA commits to put people at the heart of design and improve infrastructure efficiency. We are dedicated to delivering excellence to our clients through our entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm whilst promoting a culture of listening, teamwork and employee empowerment.

With ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting time to join SYSTRA Ltd as we continue to develop and raise our profile in the UK.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• To lead and contribute to design and integration on projects, ensuring Client commitments are met, delivering against quality, time and budget
• Monitor project team performance against contractual obligations and quality, making appropriate corrective interventions
• Manage the checking and approval process to ensure compliance with both Client, project and SYSTRA processes. This includes the preparation and checking of engineering designs and calculations, taking responsibility for the management of design production
• Ensure project requirements are effectively communicated to the team
• Be expected to act as the Work Package Manager on small to medium sized projects
• Working knowledge with all technical standards relevant to your discipline
• Assist where required in work winning and marketing to maximise team and company opportunities
• Apply procedures and systems to ensure the safety of staff and others affected by the operations of SYSTRA throughout design lifecycle.
• Compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation relevant to your discipline.
• Contribute to company-wide goals and business improvement
• Any other duties as required
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with SYSTRA's behavioural framework by actively fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, respect, and empowerment, contributing to an environment where all collegues can thrive, achieve, and grow together

Main Duties

• Knowledge of, and hands-on experience of leading, electrical services design within the built environment and/or transport infrastructure including railway lineside systems (points heating, signalling power, level crossings, general LV distribution) and/or lighting, small power, containment, earthing and fire alarms
• Experience in the use of industry wide software for electrical calculation purposes
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary issues associated with railway lineside systems and/or the Built Environment
• Qualification: HNC or equivalent
• Professional status: IEng or equivalent