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Role Responsibilities: Please note, this opportunity is open only to Full UK Citizens living and working in the UK
I am currently seeking hardworking, resourceful candidates to join my clients dynamic team as an Electrical Systems Design Engineer.
The Electrical Systems Design Engineer will be responsible for developing control system solutions, delivery of electrical drawings, identification and procurement scheduling of equipment / components.
This role will be working alongside other control system project engineering staff. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, a practical problem solver with good communication and written skills, well-educated with relevant qualifications or previous experience in a similar environment.
Full-time position (08:30-17:15 Monday to Thursday and 08:30-16:00 on Fridays)
Duties include:

  • Design of control system solutions including PLC’s, networks, SCADA/HMI and telemetry systems.
  • Authoring and configuring system design documentation, network architecture drawings, electrical drawings and general arrangements.
  • Aiding in the production of detailed design specifications including Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and System Design Specifications (SDS).
  • Identification and procurement scheduling of electrical equipment and instrumentation
  • Managing and completing site surveys
    Qualifications / Experience / Knowledge:
  • Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent experience
  • Experience in electrical design using EPlan, AutoCAD or equivalent
  • Knowledge of automation and control system design
  • Knowledge of control panel design and manufacture
  • Clean UK Driving License
  • Must be eligible to work in the UK
    The company:
    My client has been providing complex Control Systems for Process Control, Automation and Telemetry to customers worldwide for over 35 years. They have four offices nationally.
    Core skills lying in PLC, SCADA, HMI, MIS, MES, RTU, control system software engineering, data acquisition, bespoke software and LV Assemblies and Electrical installation, my clients expertise in panel building and electrical installation allows us to offer full turnkey solutions, they approach each project with a fresh outlook and use their knowledge and partnerships to stay a step ahead of the competition, offering the most advanced, innovative and cost-effective solutions

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