Electrical Project Engineer

Position: Electrical Project Engineer
Department: Engineering

Company Overview:
Our company is dedicated to enhancing industrial processing operations through innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions. By offering comprehensive services that integrate advanced technology with custom designs, we strive to be the preferred partner for clients seeking excellence in aggregate and waste product processing.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Implementation:

• Collaborate with electrical designers to transform conceptual designs into practical, executable solutions.
• Analyze 3D models of industrial facilities to optimize cable routing and reduce costs.
• Develop detailed cable and termination schedules from wiring schematics to streamline project execution.
• Create and manage progress trackers to monitor and report on project status.
• Oversee the commissioning of electrical installations, ensuring smooth transitions to full production before client handover.
• Resolve potential issues by applying knowledge across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation disciplines.
• Prepare quotations for additional project work as required.

Solution Development:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop integrated electrical solutions that meet client needs and comply with industry standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends, incorporating new technologies into equipment designs.
• Collaborate with our sustainability lead to ensure green and sustainable practices are prioritized in project designs.
• Contribute insights on industry trends to inform future technology adoption and divisional direction.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Maintain strong collaboration with designers, installation teams, and clients to ensure effective project delivery.
• Provide regular project updates to stakeholders, communicating progress and milestones.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including electrical engineers, technicians, contractors, and subcontractors.

Health, Safety, and Quality:

• Promote a safety-first culture across all project sites, adhering to health and safety protocols.
• Ensure quality assurance processes are implemented across all projects to deliver high-quality electrical solutions.

Value Engineering and Reporting:

• Assist in value engineering projects, identifying cost-saving opportunities and managing budgets.
• Support procurement timelines to align with project milestones and optimize cash flow.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with projects.
• Assist with evaluating change requests and their impact on project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Document all project activities, including progress reports, milestone adherence, and daily/weekly updates.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A solid knowledge base acquired through a varied career in electrical engineering.
• Extensive experience in project execution and commissioning within the electrical engineering field.
• Background in operational and maintenance engineering with proven plant improvement experience.
• Ability to understand machinery operations and identify process bottlenecks without direct observation.
• Strong analytical skills, proficient in working with 3D models and design schematics.
• Hands-on experience commissioning electrical installations and managing transitions to full production.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with designers, maintenance teams, and stakeholders.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Project.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Experience across multiple engineering disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation.
• Experience in material handling, heavy industrial machinery, or related sectors is a plus.

Location and Travel:

• This hybrid role requires nationwide travel, including site visits across the UK - the majority of the work will be from home.
• Visits to our main office in Coventry, manufacturing facility in Stoke, and other locations as needed.
• A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on impactful industrial projects.
• Professional development and career growth within the company.
• Provision of a company vehicle and fuel card.
• Company pension and private healthcare schemes, including coverage for family members, following a successful probationary period.

This a great opportunity for an Engineer who is looking to get off the tools.