Senior OLE Design Engineer

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The Siemens Rail Electrification business in the UK is growing rapidly. To continue the support of the growth of the team in York, Siemens Rail Electrification UK requires a Senior Design Engineer with Overhead Line Electrification (OLE) experience to lead delivery and innovation on exciting projects.

Reporting to the Principal Design Engineer, the successful Senior OLE Design Engineer candidate will be responsible for supporting and delivering consistent, high-quality designs and safely implementing OLE projects. They will be responsible for supporting the growth of the Siemens OLE business in the UK. This will include the in-house delivery of the complete range of OLE design tasks.

The Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that the quality of designs is to the required standards and that target dates are achieved. This includes product supply, project works, product development, and shall be delivered in accordance with Siemens management processes.

You’ll make a difference by...

• Directing the preparation of technical details, distribution drawings, estimates, and working drawings.
• Undertaking the full range of Overhead Line design tasks, including system design, basic design, layout design, and allocation design.
• Carrying out independent checking of design documents as required.
• Planning and executing detailed site surveys.
• Undertaking option development for projects.
• Assisting with the production of tenders including providing technical input.
• Maintaining technical and safety standards in all aspects of design work to ensure successful project implementation and future reliability.
• Adopting a flexible, innovative approach, willing to learn and engage in the implementation of new technologies.
• Contributing to and working within a team of industry-leading engineers in an environment open to challenge and being challenged in pursuit of excellence.
• Providing support and input to Project Manager and Project Engineers on allocated projects. Assisting in the planning and progress of works in relation to timeline and budget and ensuring that the development, design, construction, and testing requirements are met.
• Maintaining continuous communication with colleagues and customers to ensure coherent design and customer satisfaction.
• Having experience of On-Site construction including developing site work packs (Work Package Plans, Method Statements, Task Briefs, etc.).
• Discharging safety responsibilities in relation to CDM Regulations, Health and Safety legislation, and Company procedures including the development of the project Safety Plan.
• Acting as Contractors’ Responsible Engineer on allocated projects as directed.
• Producing As-built information to support project handback.

You’ll win us over by...

• BSc, BEng, or MEng degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
• Member of the IET or other recognised Professional body.
• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in design & implementation for all aspects of Overhead Line Electrification Projects, with emphasis on the preparation and checking of designs.
• Experience with OLE software design/modeling tools and CAD/Bentley design systems.
• Knowledge of UK overhead line systems in use on Network Rail infrastructure.
• Knowledge and experience with overhead line installation, specific staff competencies, and current UK initiatives.
• Practical experience of the operational requirements of railway construction works.
• Good knowledge of Network Rail, British and International Standards.
• Understanding of Network Rail GRIP Stages.
• Understanding of the key interfaces between design, construction, and commissioning.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Project Safety requirements including CDM Regulations.
• A focus on design integration and Safety by Design principles.

You’ll benefit from

Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, company bonus, holiday allowance, and pension. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you.

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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.