VT Recruitment Limited Looking for ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER at Leeds, West Yorkshire Full Time

My client is currently looking for an experienced ELECTRICAL DESIGN ENGINEER with a broad-ranging background in the process industries, to join the team based in LEEDS, WEST YORKSHIRE.

The role will require the individual to undertake the following duties: 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To be responsible for technical design and controlling projects

• To meet customer requirements within agreed timescales and acceptable cost parameters

• To take responsibility for site engineers, monitor their progress and quality of work

• To work with customers and to develop a good working relationship with Clients

• To aid Sales Staff in the preliminary design / determination of projects at Tender stage

• Interpret a client’s requirement in the basic and main design phase of application, and develop, design and customise electrical control systems and circuits to function specifications that meet the customer needs

• Be responsible for producing drawing packages including panel design and control circuitry ensuring compliance throughout the development of assigned projects with all relevant specifications, standards and safety regulations

• Liaise with other departments and provide technical support and assistance to sales, manufacturing and commissioning phases with occasional site visits to clients premises

• Work to appropriate schedules delivering software and hardware content of projects for   manufacture, and attend regular project progress meetings to report on status

• Review the contract file on receipt and inform the Project Manager of any anomalies

• Work with the Project Manager and Engineering Manager to efficiently and professionally execute the project

• Attend formal/informal contract review meeting with client

• Design systems to industry and particular specifications incorporating standards and customer requirements, including all design calculations.

• Issuing design package to customer for approval

• Produce final component list and issue for purchasing

• Confirm design approval with clients

• Update drawings to client comments

• Maintain daily contact with the Project Manager regarding job progress

• Understanding, interpreting and responding to the needs of other engineering disciplines such as mechanical, process and civil.

• Production of electrical, control and instrumentation design documentation and drawings including:

          Single line diagrams

          Load schedules

          Block Cable diagrams

          Control philosophies

          Instrument schedules

          Control system & communications block diagrams

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• A relevant degree qualification or technical apprenticeship that proves a solid foundation in the principals of Electrical engineering, or electrical design experience in a similar organisation

• An ability to identify and evaluate new technologies that will enhance the competitiveness of products and to keep informed of best practices throughout the manufacturing / electronic industry

• Ability and experience of creating electrical layouts and schematic drawings

• Good problem solving and diagnostic skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work both as part of a team as well as independently under your own initiative

• Adaptable to change and is innovative in seeking solutions

• Ability to design multiple projects