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Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Norwich or Coventry

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Design Engineer to join our client within the water sector. This role is a key position within their team, responsible for developing and implementing cost-effective control solutions that meet customer needs while complying with all relevant legislation and budget constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

1. To develop and successfully implement cost-effective controls solutions for projects which meet the customer's needs whilst meeting all relevant legislation and staying within budget.
2. To keep abreast of ever-changing technologies and implement proven technology which offer savings to the business.
3. Be responsible for the detailed design, specification, implementation, FAT testing of the control solution.
4. Support the Sales in the development of robust, cost-effective controls solutions.
5. Pro-actively Value Engineer the solution to identify alternative materials, scope change opportunities whilst meeting performance, quality and compliance with Client/statutory standards, codes of practice and requirements.
6. To attend design reviews and submit designs for approval.
7. To be on site and be responsible for successful site commissioning (Hardware) and SAT testing (Hardware) of the control solution.
8. Working within agreed procedures and formats which our client adheres to.
9. To liaise with all interested departments on receipt of order and attend hand over meetings, as necessary.
10. To maintain a close working relationship with all other departments to establish positive feedback on all contracts to ensure technical patterns are used for future reference.
11. Assist with internal process development and identifying and removing waste / non-value-added activities. Help to maintain and develop procedures and systems to ensure the maintenance of manual and electronic filing systems.
12. To assist where necessary in the event of holidays and sickness within the Engineering Team.
13. Any other duties agreed from time-to-time with management.

1. 1-3+ years relevant experience in electrical design (hardware) relating to either/both MCC (DOL, ASD, Soft Start & VSD design), Switchgear, Control Panel and LV Distribution / Electrical Installations.
2. Competence in working in a Systems Integration Environment, closely working with Software Engineers to develop Functional Design specifications (FDS).
3. Specification, design, installation, and commissioning of equipment with internal and/or external resource.
4. Knowledge of BS EN 61439, BS EN 60204.
5. Qualified to the 18th Edition to BS 7671 wiring regulations.
6. Experienced in producing Complex Electrical Schematics, General Arrangement Drawings and BOM.
7. Experience in using AutoCAD Electrical.

1. Our client provides a dynamic and stable environment where you can develop your career while working on some of the UK's most exciting projects. Their impressive order book of over £3.8 billion ensures long-term career stability and opportunities for growth.

1. Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with service, with the option to purchase additional leave.
2. Comprehensive pension plan.
3. Private medical scheme options for salaried employees.
4. Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support.
5. Cycle to Work schemes.
6. Share purchase schemes.
7. Professional development support, including paid membership to one recognised professional association.
8. Agile working options to provide flexibility in how and where you work.

Our client is committed to improving people's lives by building essential infrastructure and facilities that benefit communities. They are dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and collaboration. Their focus on sustainability and innovation ensures the delivery of long-term value for clients, stakeholders, and employees.