Project Engineer

Project Engineer

The Project Engineering department is responsible for the design and delivery of PAVA and control systems comprising of the products of our client and their suppliers. The systems are designed, built and tested in-house before being dispatched to our customers.

The Project Engineer acts as the Technical Lead for projects and will support them from inception through the whole life cycle of design and implementation, factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT). You will support the Project Manager to ensure the system is delivered to specification and on time. This will include coordination with other functions including Sales, Operations and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

Design of PAVA system including 19 rack layout and connectivity

Design of PAVA control system via single and networked workstations

Configuration of IP-based public address and voice alarm systems to interface with control systems

Produce project-specific documentation (covering system design, testing and project handover)

Support rack production process including system testing

Document and manage factory acceptance testing of systems

Design and support customer upgrade and migration plans

Support the commissioning of systems at customer sites when required

Support Project Manager to deliver projects on time and to specification

Support any on-going maintenance and support obligations

Ensure compliance with health & safety standards and that contractual obligations are met

Understand company processes and work within them

Foster a full-ownership culture across the project lifecycle

Experience Required

Experience within an 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 and 100V line amplification

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

Experience producing project design documentation (e.g. ITP, FAT etc.)

Experience producing and reviewing CAD documentation

Competence in on-site installations, cable preparation and termination and the setting up and testing of low-voltage systems (including systems which interface with third party systems such as fire alarm panels [knowledge of BS 5839-8 / EN54-16 compliance beneficial])

Experience working with customers, colleagues and stakeholders to resolve technical and logistical problems, taking a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions

Experience reporting and managing technical risks and issues and their mitigations throughout the project life cycle

Personal Profile

The successful candidate will:

Be a team player who is comfortable working in a close-knit team and building strong professional relationships

Have good communication skills and be comfortable working across all levels of an 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

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

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

Education & Qualifications

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

Relevant site safety certification such as CSCS card or equivalent