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Senior Electrical Engineer (Rail Vehicle Design)

Orion Electrotech
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Derby, Derbyshire DE12FU, England

Salary

£55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Rail Vehicle Design.
  • Candidates should have a degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and expertise in rail industry electrical design, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
  • The role offers a salary of £50,000 to £65,000 per year, depending on experience.
  • Key responsibilities include leading design tasks, creating technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Frequent travel within the UK and potential international assignments are required for on-site surveys and installation support.

Senior Electrical Engineer for Rail Vehicle Design

 

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead electrical design tasks for rail vehicle projects

- Create technical documentation including drawings, specifications, and risk assessments

- Ensure designs meet safety standards and quality expectations

- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams

- Conduct vehicle surveys and provide on-site technical support

- Perform design reviews and standards compliance checks

 

Essential Experience:

- Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

- Expertise in rail industry electrical design

- Proficiency in CAD software (Siemens Solid Edge preferred)

- Experience creating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

- Practical field installation and troubleshooting skills

 

Key Skills:

- Technical leadership

- Effective communication

- Team collaboration

- Problem-solving

- IT proficiency (Windows, CAD systems)

 

Qualifications:

- Chartered or working towards chartership in engineering

- Proven track record of leading electrical design projects

- Understanding of train operating and rolling stock industry dynamics

 

Travel Requirements:

- Frequent UK travel, potential international assignments

- On-site surveys and installation support

 

This role requires a versatile senior electrical engineer who can manage complex rail vehicle design projects from concept to implementation.

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