Technical Officer (Electrical Engineering)

Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead the design and delivery of capital and maintenance projects. This role involves working on various projects from feasibility to handover, ensuring compliance with technical standards and regulations. Candidates should possess working knowledge of industry standards and experience with design software. A relevant degree and professional institute membership are preferred but not essential. This position provides opportunities to collaborate with architects and engineers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in design of lighting, LV supply, small power distribution, and other systems.
• Working knowledge of technical standards and industry best practice.
• Experience coordinating design and progress meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering design and delivery of capital and maintenance projects.
• Ensure projects meet technical standards and regulations.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders and attend design team meetings.

Skills

CIBSE guides knowledge

IET Wiring Regulations knowledge

AutoCAD or Bentley MicroStation

Coordination with architects and engineers

Education

Relevant degree

Membership of a relevant professional institute

Job description

The opportunity to deliver a key role within Glasgow City Council’s Property and Consulting Services department.

The post holder will lead the electrical engineering design and delivery of capital and maintenance projects for various members of the Glasgow Family. The post holder will report to the Grade 8 Assistant group manager.
The postholder will work on projects from feasibility stage , through design , construction , commission, and handover, under the guidance of the Assistant group manager.

You will have working knowledge of technical standards, CIBSE guides and IET Wiring Regulations.

Experience of design of lighting, LV supply, small power distribution, earthing, lightning protection, fire and voice alarm systems, telecommunication services, to include cable sizing, specification writing and liaison with utility providers.

Coordination with architects, structural engineers, PQS, CDM and internal (CAD, Revit).
Attending design team and progress meetings

Experience of AutoCAD or Bentley MicroStation preferred.

it would be preferred (but not essential) for you to have a relevant degree, have membership of a relevant professional Institute, have knowledge of relevant British Standards and industry best practice.

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