Switchgear Engineer

REED CONSTRUCTION LIMITED; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

REED CONSTRUCTION LIMITED is seeking a switchgear expert to support sales, tendering and procurement for LV/MV equipment in the power industry. You will review technical specs, prepare BOMs, coordinate supplier prices, and ensure drawings and approvals are in place.

The role requires a strong background in LV/HV switchgear, tendering and supplier coordination, with knowledge of UK DNO standards and technical calculations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years in Engineering/Sales/Tendering in LV/HV switchgear.
• Strong knowledge of LV ACB/MCCB switchgear cabinets and BS EN IEC 61439.
• Experience with SF6-insulated and air-insulated MV RMUs and circuit breakers; BS EN IEC 62271 and ENA TS 41-36.
• Familiarity with UK DNO standards (UKPN, SSEN, SPEN, NPG, NGED, ENWL).

Responsibilities

• Review specifications, price RMU, LV cabinets and feeder pillar tender quotes for Sales engineers.
• Coordinate with purchasing, maintain monthly supplier prices and issue quotes.
• Prepare BOM lists and select components.
• Coordinate with suppliers for drawings and approvals.
• Address material issues with suppliers and implement corrective actions.
• Attend supplier site visits for process inspection.
• Develop new supplier base and provide technical support to group departments.
• Respond to technical queries from customers and assist with customer visits.
• Collaborate with third party consultants as needed.

Skills

LV/HV switchgear knowledge

SF6/MV RMU knowledge

Supplier relationship management

Tendering experience

Electrical engineering calculations

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BS EN IEC 61439

BS EN IEC 62271

ENA TS 41-36

UK DNO standards familiarity

Job description

A great opportunity has arisen for a switchgear expert to join a leading forward thinking company who supply to the power industry

Job Description:

• Review Technical specification, SLD and estimate RMU, LV cabinets, Feeder Pillar tender selling prices for Sales engineers and tendering to quote to the customer, based on supplier prices.
• Coordinate with purchase department & maintain up to date monthly prices from suppliers, sending enquiries to suppliers and follow up from quotes.
• BOM- establish and select component parts to fulfil the customer specification
• Drawing approvals to suppliers.
• Monitoring any material problems at suppliers and suggesting alternatives.
• Taking quality issue feedback to suppliers and finding solutions to avoid reoccurrence.
• Visiting supplier premises for process and inspection of goods if needed.
• Developing new suppliers for various products.
• Providing technical support, calculations and particulars as and when required for all Group departments
• Providing support with technical queries from customers and attending customer visits if required.
• Working with third party consultants where appropriate

Beneficial Skills / Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5 Years experience Engineering/Sales/Tendering in LV & HV Switchgear industry.
• Technical knowledge of LV ACB and MCCB switchgear cabinets, with a strong understanding of BS EN IEC 61439 and bespoke LV cabinet specifications.
• Technical knowledge and experience in SF6-insulated and air-insulated MV RMUs and circuit breakers, with a sound understanding of BS EN IEC 62271, ENA TS 41-36, and switchgear accessories, including TLF and VIP protection. Essential
• Familiarity with UK DNO and ICP standards and specifications, including UKPN, SSEN, SPEN, NPG, NGED, ENWL, and other UK distribution network requirements.
• Good understanding of LV and MV switchgear layouts and configurations, including close-coupled, free-standing, extensible, and non-extensible RMUs, in accordance with BS EN IEC 62271-200 and ENA TS 41-3
• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Company Profit Share Scheme
• Nine-day fortnight, plus two paid breaks
• Healthcare cash plan and EAP scheme
• Excellent canteen facility with tea, coffee and milk provided
• Pension
• EV salary sacrifice scheme and EV charging