Electrical Engineer

Newhall
3 weeks ago
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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 a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical Engineer to support the delivery of multi disciplined projects based out of our offices in Swadlincote.

Responsibilities

Client collaboration to establish initial requirements including site visits and survey.

Producing electrical schematics, cable block diagrams, PLC I/O schedules, cable schedules, and system architecture using AutoCAD where required.

Specifying Instrumentation and completing instrumentation and equipment schedules.

Supporting feasibility / FEED studies.

Manage and oversee Electrical installations on site.

Undertake electrical and instrumentation FAT, testing and commissioning activities on site or at supplier’s premises.

Compile Risk assessment and method statements to support the work undertaken.

Supporting the estimating / quotation process by obtaining equipment & subcontractor quotations and ensuring quotes meet the specification required.

Procurement of equipment and services within the project budget.

Attending client site meetings and internal project meetings.

Visit sites throughout the UK as required to support the project, this may require overnight stays at critical points within the project dependant on location.

Identify and capture project variations – Compile costs, identify scope changes and relay to the project manager.

Manage and drive cost reduction and value engineering of projects.

Work in accordance with client site / project specifications

Work in accordance with legislation BS7617:2018 Electrical specifications.

Work in accordance with DSEAR and ATEX legislation.

Skills & Experience:

HNC in electrical engineering.

Control Panel experience required

Instrumentation set-up experience required

Explosive atmosphere experience preferred.

AutoCAD Electrical proficient

Word and Excel Proficient

What we offer

A competitive salary and benefits package appropriate to this position

Development opportunities within our own inhouse training academy

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

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