Senior Design Engineer

Job Description

Aureos are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Design Engineer to deliver high-quality Electrical & Power (E&P) designs within the Rail sector. This role requires a seasoned professional with experience in low voltage and E&P design, and a strong understanding of network requirements, to take on critical projects that will impact the future of the industry.

Key Responsibilities

1. Deliver high-standard E&P designs for various rail projects, ensuring compliance with all relevant standards.
2. Act as the Design Checker and E&P CRE (design) for assigned projects, ensuring designs meet both technical and safety requirements.
3. Lead and manage members of the E&P team, providing mentorship and supporting their professional development.
4. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including Civils, Signalling, Telecoms, P-Way, and OLE to ensure successful project delivery.
5. Manage the design of Signalling Power, Substation Low Voltage, Building Services, Earthing & Bonding, Low Voltage Station Design/Platform Services, and Lighting.
6. Ensure projects meet Network Rail standards, including NR/L2/RSE/02009/01 and other applicable regulations.
7. Work within a BIM environment, contributing to the digitalisation of projects.
8. Demonstrate detailed knowledge of E&P design software including MicroStation, ProjectWise, Etap, Trimble (Amtech ProDesign), and Relux.
9. Maintain a focus on continuous professional development and contribute to a culture of learning.

Required Qualifications and Experience

1. Minimum of 5 years' experience in Low Voltage / E&P design within the Rail industry.
2. Proficiency in Network Rail E&P design standards.
3. Previous experience as a CRE or ability to demonstrate compliance with the performance and knowledge requirements of CRE01 as detailed in NR/L2/RSE/02009/01.
4. Experience in working on multidisciplinary projects involving Civils, Signalling, Telecoms, P-Way, and OLE.
5. A working knowledge of CDM Regulations (desirable).
6. IEng/CEng accreditation with a relevant Engineering Institution, or actively working towards it.
7. Experience working in a BIM environment.
8. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present ideas and designs effectively to various stakeholders.

Additional Skills and Attributes

1. Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
2. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
3. Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy and quality.
4. Computer literate, with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Working Environment

This is a hybrid role, with the office based in Preston Brook. There may be an opportunity to work from offices in York or Sheffield as required.

Equal opportunities

Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of belief, marital status or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.