Astute’s Nuclear team is working with a long-established engineering firm known for its precision, innovation, and strong commitment to quality and safety, to recruit an Electrical Design Engineer based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
This Electrical Design Engineer role offers a salary up to �45,000, plus benefits including performance incentives and professional development opportunities.
If you’re an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with a passion for control panel and MCC design, and you’re looking to join a close-knit team where technical expertise and attention to detail are truly valued, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Design Engineer role
Reporting to the Electrical Contract Manager you will:
* Use AutoCAD software to produce complete electrical designs, including full Schematics / GA’s / SLD’s / Cable Schedules.
* Produce engineered solutions working from specifications produced by, and overseen by the Electrical Contract Manager.
* Provide design progress and forecast to the Electrical Contract Manager.
* Attend client and sub-contractor meetings to support the project by providing technical expertise.
* Produce documentation related to Factory Acceptance Testing, and attending test sessions at panel manufacturer sites.
* Keep abreast of the latest developments in electrical engineering.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
* Engineering qualification to at least level 4 (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
* Minimum 5 years in a Design Engineer role with design experience of MCC’s / control systems / schematics and design.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD and cable design software.
* Working knowledge of BS EN 60204 and BS7671 to produce compliant designs.
* Experience in control panel/MCC design, ideally with Siemens equipment.
* Knowledge of industrial control systems including electrical distribution equipment, motor control centres and PLC control panels. Preferably with SIEMENS equipment.
* Proficiency in producing single line diagrams, schematics, materials lists (BOM), cable calculations and cable schedules.
Personal skills
The Electrical Design Engineer role would suit someone who is:
* Highly organised with attention to detail.
* Excellent problem-solving skills.
* Able to work proactively both individually and as part of a team.
Salary and benefits of the Electrical Design Engineer role
* �35,000 - �45,000 DOE
* Private medical insurance
* Professional development and training opportunities
* Annual pay review in line with industry standards
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