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Our client are looking for a Electrical Engineer for a permanent contract based in Bristol.
This role focuses on electrical engineering within high voltage (HV) renewables or utilities industries, with a broad set of responsibilities. Here's a breakdown of the key duties and qualifications necessary for success:
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Support:
- Assist the Project Engineer and Senior Project Engineer with technical electrical deliverables for the project.
- Provide technical support for equipment layouts, single-line diagrams, cable schedules, and design packages (including calculations, testing, and commissioning).
Interface Management:
- Manage the interfaces of electrical engineering within the project scope, liaising with suppliers and manufacturers on design, installation, and commissioning processes.
Procurement Process:
- Support the Procurement Manager in managing procurement by obtaining competitive tenders from suppliers and assisting with technical submissions and queries.
- Attend factory acceptance tests as required.
Team Coordination:
- Work closely with the Design Engineer and Project Engineer to define roles and responsibilities within the project team.
- Assist with the selection of design consultants, equipment suppliers, and subcontractors, including obtaining competitive tenders.
Safety and Compliance:
- Ensure adherence to safe work systems and statutory safety rules (e.g., HV Safety Rules).
- Produce Non-Conformance Reports for any technical deviations and track compliance with safety and engineering standards.
Site Inspections and Audits:
- Attend site coordination meetings and conduct inspections or audits to ensure quality and progress.
- Oversee the commercial aspects of the project, ensuring statutory requirements are met.
Commissioning Support:
- Submit relevant project requirements and technical data to the Commissioning Manager for the commissioning process.
- Manage and review simulation studies related to generation connections, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., Distribution Code, Grid Code).
HV Switching Operations (Optional):
- Opportunity to take part in HV switching operations and work towards authorization as an Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP).
Company Values and Success:
- Contribute to Powersystems' future success by embracing and promoting company core principles of Health, Safety, Well-being, Professionalism, Pride, Partnership, and Proactivity.
Key Requirements for Success:
Qualifications:
- Degree, HND in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Alternatively, an equivalent qualification in electrical engineering is acceptable.
Experience:
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, specifically in the HV renewables or utilities sectors.
- Experience supporting technical electrical projects in HV settings.
Technical Skills:
- Ability to review, design, and assess electrical systems in compliance with standards.
- Familiarity with technical documentation, including calculations, design packages, and system testing.
Communication and Leadership:
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively across all project levels and influence outcomes.
- Capable of working well under pressure and meeting deadlines.
Compliance and Engineering Analysis:
- Adept at identifying and addressing compliance issues or engineering opportunities within designs.
- Proficient in prioritizing tasks and managing time under multiple project pressures.
Other Requirements:
- Eligible to work within the UK without limitations.
- Willingness to travel across the UK with occasional overnight stays.
- Full UK driving license.
This role demands both technical proficiency and strong organizational and communication skills, with an emphasis on safety, compliance, and proactive contributions to project success.
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