Electrical EICA Design Engineer

Bridges Electrical Engineers; Midsomer Norton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Role purpose

Bridges are currently looking to hire an Electrical Design Engineer on a permanent basis.

We are hiring for this opportunity due to continued growth. As our business expands, the demand for our expertise grows, and we need a skilled EICA Design Engineer to join us.

In this role, your designs will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success and efficiency of our projects. The primary objective is to collaboratively provide accurate and consistent designs that are delivered within budgets and to agreed timescales.

You will have the opportunity to work across MEICA engineering works across the water industry, we are now working with all 10 main water and sewage companies across England and Wales.

At Bridges we are more than Engineers.

We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.

As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.

Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.

Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.

The Role

We offer a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home, and we also offer some flexible working.

This is based on a 42.5hr contract Monday to Friday.

• Producing electrical designs using project specifications, standard requirements, outline scopes of work, and/or site investigations.
• Innovate, challenge, and consider continuous improvement across projects and designs.
• Assisting less technical team members with the specification of technical plant and machinery.
• Liaison with project managers and commercial teams.
• Attending site, both during and after projects.
• Producing and carrying out technical presentations during client visits and meetings.

Minimum Requirements

• 3 years experience working in an electrical/EICA design role.
• Relevant engineering qualification such as HNC, HND, or a degree (desirable).
• Experience in:
• Electrical / EICA systems design.
• Site general arrangement design, 2D and/or 3D.
• Design project coordination.
• Chemical dosing.
• Water quality monitoring.
• Proficiency in Autodesk 2D and/or 3D CAD packages.
• Using Microsoft packages.
• Specific water industry-based design experience.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and wellbeing. We are a family run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Competitive salaries.
• Health cash plan with Healthshield.
• Standard Life Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance Scheme.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Bike 2 Work scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee recognition schemes.

When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles; Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Come and be part of our team!

Bridges is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.