Electrical Application Design Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Electrical Application Design Engineer, Leeds

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Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

The mission: Deliver electrical engineering designs on medium voltage equipment on low to medium complex projects and fit in with our team, in a progressive, design-led environment, embracing a sustainable approach becoming a contributor to the development of the teams and the excellent atmosphere which exists within the group. You will work closely with Project managers/Clients and other design engineers, in managing the production of drawings, preparing all documentation needed to manufacturing, providing technical support during FAT with the client.

Key responsibilities:

1. Review tender documentation from a technical perspective and facilitate the production of the technical compliance documents against the relevant standards and specifications.
2. Identify the interface requirements and confirm suitability and conformity to specification.
3. Prepare electrical design schematic diagrams for medium voltage applications, including the selection of appropriate protection and control devices.
4. Calculation of the requirements for measuring devices (eg; Current and voltage transformers).
5. Program protection configuration files for multifunctional protection and control devices (Micom, Sepam, Easergy ranges).
6. Provide technical support to the project management team, the manufacturing division and the Customer.
7. Assist with resolution of technical issues during the execution of commissioning activities on site.
8. Develop and maintain key Customer relationships.
9. Maintain a high-level understanding across the breadth of our equipment, devices and packages and keep up-to-date with technology and market demands.
10. Design of the project communication architecture and preparation of IEC programme files.
11. Work on possible improvements via technical design and innovation in order enhance the competitiveness, quality and profitability of our equipment offer.
12. Contribute to continuous improvement actions.

Skills and attributes:

1. Proven previous experience in a low to medium complexity projects as Design Engineer role on medium voltage switchgear.
2. Demonstratable knowledge of the electrical industry and of the UK standards relating to the design and performance of medium / low voltage switchgear.
3. Experience in programming of protection devices all Schneider protection relays and desired knowledge on automation control interfaces via IEC and Modbus protocol.
4. Knowledge of Schneider EcoStruxure platforms.
5. Working knowledge on ECAD softwares as Autocad, EPlan and ERP as SAP.
6. Fluency in English (written and verbal) is a must.
7. Level of performance on engineering defects are below target.

Education /Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in power systems or equivalent. Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

What we offer you:

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

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