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Job Specification: Electrical Design Engineer

Location; Barnsley - Hybrid

Job Responsibilities / Key Accountabilities

* Work as requested by the Controls Division Manager and Electrical Contract Managers.

* Use AutoCAD software to produce electrical designs, including full schematics, GA’s, SLD’s, and cable schedules.

* Work from specifications, overseen by the Electrical Contract Manager, to provide engineered solutions.

* Involvement from enquiry and concept design through to detailed design in the project lifecycle.

* Provide design progress updates and forecasts to the Electrical Contract Manager.

* Attend client and sub-contractor meetings to support the project by providing technical expertise.

* Produce test documents (FAT/SAT) for control panel designs and attend panel manufacturers' premises for Factory Acceptance Testing.

* Keep up to date with the latest developments in electrical engineering.

Job Requirements / Knowledge and Experience

Essential Knowledge and Experience

* An engineering qualification at least to level 4 (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).

* At least 5 years of experience in a Design Engineer role.

* Proficient in AutoCAD.

* Working knowledge of BS EN 60204 and BS 7671 to produce compliant designs.

* Minimum of 5 years' relevant design experience (MCC’s, Control Systems, Schematics & Design Documentation).

* Knowledge of industrial control systems, including LV electrical distribution equipment, motor control centres, and PLC control panels. Preferably with Siemens equipment.

* Proficient in producing single-line diagrams, schematics, materials lists (BOM), cable calculations, and cable schedules.

* Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

* Excellent problem-solving skills.

* Able to work proactively both individually and as part of a small team.

Desirable Knowledge and Experience

* Knowledge and understanding of AC/DC drive systems.

* Experience in producing Functional Design Specifications (FDS).

* Experience in tendering for Control Systems / MCC’s.

* Familiarity with cable design software.

* Familiarity with hydraulic systems.

* Experience with Safety-Related Control Systems to BS EN IEC 62061 or BS EN ISO 13849.

* Experience in installation and commissioning procedures would be an advantage.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to join a dynamic team and contribute to high-quality electrical design projects