Electrical Design Engineer

Description:

OHUK are currently looking to recruit an experienced Electrical design engineer, this is on a contract basis for a leading MEP sub contractor who work on various projects within the rail, industrial, highways & power industry.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis & you must be able to commute to East London for 3 days per week. Ltd company option is accepted with this position.

Responsibilities:

* Undertaking electrical engineering and design (up to 11KV level) in line with all current standards. Key considerations should be safety, maintainability, ease of installation, design sustainability and environmental impact.

* Undertaking electrical engineering system calculations/modelling with associated electrical software programme with suitable offline checks (e.g., electrical system studies include short circuit, protection coordination study, harmonic analysis, arc flash studies, equipment sizing calculation, cable size calculation, etc.).

* Undertaking electrical design review in line with current standards and to ensure buildability and constructability. Identify any weakness or errors in the design that could jeopardise the functionality. Ensure HSE best practices are always followed.

* Ensure design risk assessment is compliant with installation parameters.

* Provide engineered solutions to key project problems to satisfy clients expectations, project restrictions and budget considerations.

* Management of all associated design registers, meeting minutes, drawing registers etc. as appropriate in line with the company and project requirements

* Ensure all formal communication is undertaken and managed (RFI’s, TQ’s, EWN’s, MAR’s etc.)

* Direct liaison with CAD team to ensure correct drawing modelling, to BIM or other standards.Review drawings for clash detection and associated interface problems.

* Development of scope documents for tenders and procurement processes.

* Liaison with manufacturers to determine product suitability, in partnership with procurement. Attendance at FAT and SAT (and any other required stage) to ensure compliance with requirements.

* Direct liaison with installation teams to ensure design suitability, works methodology and solve key installation issues/constructability.

* Working with the commercial department to track design change and variances.

* Working with the planning department to plan design, installation and T&C works. Provision accurate assessment on forecast works to complete and provide suitable readjustments to ensure project programme is maintained.

* Management of Subcontractor/Sub-consultant’s works as appropriate including assisting commercial department in valuation and contract support.

* Ensure design and works comply with the company and client quality management systems

* Keep up to date with all electrical, construction and relevant legislation, law, standards and best practice.

Requirements:

* Knowledge of relevant electrical engineering and installations legislation and standards, BIM and design modelling standards and all other associated standards and legislations.

* Knowledge of engineering and design processes and associated compliance

* Previous usage of (Amtech/Trimble, Cymap, etc)

* Applying the technical skills required to produce Engineering and Design deliverables for the discipline, including integration with other disciplines and functions, on one project.

* Familiarity with CDM Regulations 2015 together with experience of undertaking a ‘Designer’ role.

* Familiarity with Electricity at Works Regulations 1989.

* Working experience with AutoCAD / Microstation

* Advanced MS Office skills including Excel

* Hold a Degree within Electrical Engineering

* Registered member of either IET or CIBSE or other recognised Engineering Council Institution.

If you meet the above criteria and interested in this position, please apply below and one of the team will be in contact