Junior Electrical Engineer

Graduate/Junior Electrical Engineer

A new opportunity has arisen for a Junior Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering team on a long term client''s site in Montrose, Angus.

**please note that we can only consider candidates whom are currently based in the UK**

Basic Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferable but not essential for this role).

Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering (minimum qualification).

Details of Role

As a member of our projects engineering team, we are looking for a talented individual with a wide range of professional skills. The role will be to work multiple, concurrent projects initially along -side a Senior Engineer to ensuring deadlines and design deliverables are achieved. There will be client interface, a wide degree of electrical technical knowledge and experience in an industrial/commercial environment would be beneficial (but not essential). Ideally candidates will possess the necessary competencies and behaviours to be able to work with minimum supervision.

Key Responsibilities

•  Support a Senior Engineer with design and co-ordination of electrical project deliverables.
•  Develop knowledge and experience of electrical design deliverables and project execution.
•  Manage the approvals of electrical project documentation.

Experience Required (but not essential)

•  A knowledge of design and construction of low voltage electrical system, switchgear and plant.
• A knowledge of Hazardous Area classification.
•  Knowledge and understanding of Atex certification and IP ratings.
• An appreciation of LV design including, fault levels, protection grading, short circuits, surge protection, diversity, discrimination and co-ordination.
•  An understanding of Load schedules, SLDs, Cable schedules and drive schedules. 
•  A knowledge of containment systems, cable selection and sizing for design loads and protection requirements.
• Experience with motor starters, DOL, star/delta, forward/reverse, vsd and soft starts.
• VSD experience including, harmonics, chokes and EMC filter selection.
• Trace heating, lighting, UPS systems, ESD systems and Fire alarm systems.
• Interface with PLC and DCS systems both hardwired and communications connected.     
• Excellent communications skills and a track record of the development of good working relationships with all levels of an organisation.
• Working knowledge of UK legislation and standard practices affecting all aspects of electrical engineering.
• Technical understanding of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Trimble(Amtech).