Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer

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Siemens Mobility are currently recruiting for a high calibre Electrical Design Engineer for our Rail Electrification business. The Design Engineer, ideally with experience in either High Voltage or Low Voltage Substation Design, will be responsible for the successful delivery and innovation on exciting major UK projects.

Your Role and what you’ll be doing:

Based out of our offices in York and reporting to the Principal Engineer, the Design Engineer will deliver consistent high-quality designs which safely implement rail traction power distribution solutions to the customer’s specifications, agreed timescales and budgets. As a Design Engineer you will be producing design deliverables for the project you are allocated, checking designs created by other designers, providing updates on progress to the senior and principal engineers, and ensuring that the quality of the work produced meets the technical, safety and budgetary requirements. You will also provide problem solving and support to the site engineers as and when required.

In the role you will develop your technical and practical knowledge of design solutions for traction power systems and will be required to have excellent communication skills to ensure a positive and collaborative team working approach. At times you may be required to deputise for the senior / principal engineer in client meetings, representing the company and ensuring customer service levels are maintained.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Preparing and delivering design documentation (including but not limited to: reports, drawings, calculations and risk assessments) to agreed timescales and authorised budgets.
• Contributing to the development of tenders and offers.
• Carrying out independent checking of design documents as required.
• Maintaining technical and safety standards in all aspects of design work in order that successful project implementation and future reliability is achieved.
• Maintaining and developing own professional knowledge and competence.
• Providing support and input to Project Manager and Project Engineers on allocated projects. Assist in the planning and progress of works in relation to timeline and budget and ensure that the development, design, construction and testing requirements are met.
• Maintaining continuous communication with colleagues and customers to ensure coherent design and customer satisfaction.

Your success will be grounded by:

• High Voltage or Low Voltage Substation design / E&P and building services designs for the Railway.
• An Engineering Degree or HND/HNC minimum.
• Member of the IET or other recognised Professional body.
• Experience in the design and implementation of rail traction power systems with particular emphasis on the preparation and checking of designs.
• Good knowledge of Project Safety requirements.
• Flexible, innovative approach, willingness to learn and engage in the implementation of new technologies.
• Understanding of task & time management.

Desirable:

• Practical experience of the operational requirements of railway construction works.
• Working towards a Professional Engineering status, Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.
• Holder of Personal Track Safety card / have held this competency previously.

Experience / knowledge of one or more: railway electrical protection & control, traction power system design, SCADA, E&P, building services, distribution / substations, project / site engineering.

You'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary
• 26 days holiday with an option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year
• Attractive pension scheme
• Subsidised BUPA Healthcare

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At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don't match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply.