Electrical Design Engineer

Hamilton Woods Engineering is working with a market-leading client who is looking for an experienced subcontract hardware Engineer to join their team in the Staffordshire area. Our client specialises in the nuclear sector with a focus on engineering. They are growing exponentially with a healthy order book and mainly trade with blue chip companies like BAE, Rolls Royce, etc. Comprehensive involvement in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation design, and implementation. The role encompasses the creation of Electrical and control systems with a focus on PLC-based control panels, including cabling, MCCs, Drives & Controls, Switchgear, and related EC&I equipment.

Responsibilities of Hardware engineer/ Electrical Design Engineer:

• Site surveys (1 day a month) and contribute to the creation of electrical engineering solutions for cabling.
• Design control panels and review, check, and prepare necessary calculations and designs, adhering to our clients Procedures and collaborating with relevant stakeholders.
• Travel is a requirement, with a possibility of short durations at customer sites (anticipated 1-2 days a week) for surveys and collaborative solution design.

The Ideal Hardware Engineer / Electrical Design Engineer:

• Electrical Engineering
• Control Panel Design and Build
• E&I Instillation

Summary of Hardware Engineer / Electrical Design Engineer:

• Lead and drive the project team.
• Review and approve designs developed by the team.
• Ensure team compliance with agreed procedures, methods, and engineering design standards.
• Interpret and verify customer-supplied data, specifications, and drawings.
• Lead the creation/modification of Design Packs, including system drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Produce client design documentation and test documentation.
• Lead site surveys, assist in Health and Safety Documentation preparation.
• Support Site acceptance testing/commissioning.
• Support the production of tender documents and cost estimates.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in control systems within the nuclear market or a regulated industry.
• Competence in field cabling systems, including surveying, route identification, cable sizing calculations, and earthing/protection.
• Competence in control panel design incorporating PLC, I/O, Comms cards, UPS's, etc.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Word, AutoCAD, and Excel.
• Methodical approach to interpreting customer requirements and delivering project documentation.
• Understanding of Full Project Lifecycle.
• Hold a current full driving license (UK or able to easily convert to full UK).
• Willingness to develop/mentor junior engineers and lead their professional progression while peer reviewing work.

Desirable Skills:

Preference will be given to candidates demonstrating expertise in at least one of the following:

• Rockwell (Control Logix)
• Siemens (PC7S, TIA Portal)
• Schneider (M580, M340)
• Experience in Motor Control Centres - Specification, procurement, installation, etc.
• Awareness/understanding of DSEAR Regulations and Hazardous area applications.
• Awareness/understanding of Functional Safety (IEC 61508/61511)
• Site Installation and Commissioning experience of control systems.
• Good understanding of BS7671 IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regs.
• Ability to work to deadlines and budgets.
• Familiarity with Databases.
• Willingness to undergo Security clearance checks due to the sensitive nature of some elements of the work undertaken.