Electrical Design Engineer

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Our client is looking to appoint an Electrical Design Engineer to be based out of their Manchester office. My client is a UK wide well renowned energies andamp; services contractor.

Working in their carbon shift business unit the Electrical Design Engineer will support the development of renewable heat and power projects. This role will focus on the engineering and design development of commercial / utility-scale renewable electricity and heat projects, working within a team of multidisciplinary engineers.



Responsibilities



andbull; Prepare electrical design solutions for retrofit decarbonisation projects, new-build energy centres and heat networks, taking a RIBA 1 brief to RIBA 4 technical design.

andbull; Carry out electrical load assessments and size switchgear, distribution systems and equipment

andbull; Carry out calculations using proprietary software, and understand various installation and reference methods used in calculations.

andbull; Prepare design models, utilising proprietary design software, such as AutoCAD and REVIT

andbull; Utilise application specific software, such as PVSyst and Dialux

andbull; Calculations and engineering analysis for the purpose of validating simulation models, confirming systems design requirements and performances

andbull; Work within a multidisciplinary design team, collaborating with mechanical, structural / civil, architectural, energy and specialist designers to produce coordinated designs

andbull; Support market research to identify new and emerging technology / design innovations and assess suitability for application to projects

andbull; Support technical options appraisals to qualify / quantify best available techniques for low carbon systems

andbull; Prepare design / functional specifications and contribute to tender scopes

andbull; Lead / contribute to Design Stage Reports and associated customer-facing documents

andbull; Undertake Designer Risk Assessments to identify and minimise health, safety and environmental risks associated with designs prepared

andbull; With support from colleagues, understand and comply with statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements applicable to design

andbull; With support from colleagues, understand and account for physical and environmental constraints associated with design processes and outputs

andbull; Preparation and processing of Distribution Network Operator applications

andbull; Where applicable, work alongside BIM specialists to provide relevant modelling/design information

andbull; Undertake non-invasive engineering surveys to support and validate design processes

andbull; Interpret survey information from others and accommodate within design

andbull; Undertake technical support during construction and commissioning phases





















Qualifications or Required Experience:



andbull; An advanced level of understanding of low-voltage electrical systems design (general)

andbull; Good knowledge of British Standards, design guides and the Building Regulations

andbull; Good knowledge of BS:7671 and IET technical guidance notes.

andbull; Aware of health and safety and CDM regulations.

andbull; Is able to produce schematic layouts and single line diagrams for electrical systems from concept to detailed design (with assistance from senior engineers)

andbull; Knowledge of lighting, small power / switchgear, data, fire alarm, security and access control systems in context to the role.