Electrical Design Engineer

We are March……… the UKs leading provider of critical engineering services. Our expertise as a multi-disciplinary engineering partner across infrastructure, process and digital services has led to long term partnerships with leading organisations in everything from food and drink and utilities to high-security industries such as defence, aerospace and nuclear.

We have an opportunity for an Electrical Design Engineer to be based at our offices in Peterborough and throughout sites around the UK. The work will entail design of panel and field installations from concept to on-site commissioning relating to automated control systems.

Key Responsibilities

Generate panel layouts and bills of materials.

LV distribution and cable calculations.

Generating electrical control schematic diagrams.

Generating instrument loop diagrams/cable block diagrams.

Generating PLC wiring diagrams and I/O schedules.

Machinery safety circuit design and risk assessments to BS EN ISO 13849/60261.

Preparation of supporting technical & installation documents.

Liaise with site teams to meet project deadlines.

Lead project commissioning & safety validation.

Skills and Experience

Knowledge / experience of machine safety and safety circuits.  It would be an advantage to understand component SIL and machine PL ratings, however, training can be provided if required.

Knowledge of PLC control wiring systems, instrumentation, and motor starter control types.

Experience of AutoCAD, Amtech or equivalent software.

Understanding of relevant standards to industrial automation & controls design.

Be confident in fault finding in large control panels and machinery.

Specific Qualifications

Hold Electrical qualifications HNC, BTEC and/or NVQ3.

18th Edition.

A work history of electrical design preferably within an industrial environment or food and beverage manufacturing.

Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as an engineer.

What we offer

A competitive salary and benefits package appropriate to this position

An employer who values the ongoing wellbeing of its employees

Career development within a successful and growing business

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation