Electrical Design Engineer

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

South West England, UK

Full Time Permanent Hire // Contract

Note: 2 days/Week onsite at Plymouth

Required Skills:

• Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• Experience delivering electrical design packages within a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of LV and HV power distribution systems.
• Experience producing electrical calculations, technical specifications and design substantiation.
• Knowledge of electrical design standards and industry codes of practice.
• Knowledge of BS 7671, IEC standards and relevant industry regulations.
• Experience using CAD and electrical design software.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into practical engineering designs.

Job Description

• The Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for the development and delivery of electrical design packages from concept through to detailed design. The role will focus on producing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications and technical substantiation to support new installations, system modifications and infrastructure projects. T
• Develop conceptual, preliminary and detailed electrical designs for industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Produce and check electrical calculations including load assessments, cable sizing, voltage drop, fault level and protection studies.
• Prepare electrical single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules and equipment layouts.
• Develop technical specifications, design reports, equipment schedules and engineering substantiation documentation.
• Undertake design reviews and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations and customer requirements.
• Interface with mechanical, civil, structural and control & instrumentation engineers during design development.
• Support design verification, validation and technical assurance activities by conducting design simulations and computerised assessments.
• Provide engineering support during installation, commissioning and system testing activities.
• Manage technical queries and design changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain configuration control of design documentation and drawings.