Hardware Design Engineer

Hardware EngineerStone- hybrid
Summary of Role:
The roles are designing electrical and control systems primarily focused on cabling, MCCs, Drives & Controls, Switchgear, PLC's and related EC & I equipment within the thermal and hydro power generation sector and/or Electrical and Control Systems for the Transmission and Distribution Sector .
The roles will require the ability to undertake site surveys, develop electrical engineering solutions for cabling, undertake Control panel designs, prepare, review, and check necessary calculations and designs when working with others whilst following procedures. The work will involve travel with the possibility of some short periods away at customer sites carrying out the surveys and designing solutions collaboratively with the customer.
Requirements:
Competence in designing electrical control panels containing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's), I/O Comms cards, UPS's and/or Transmission and Distribution Substation Control and protection equipment. etcCompetence in design of electrical cabling (power and C & I) and containment systems, including surveying and identifying routes, cable calculations for sizing and earthing/protection and assist with procurement by production of tender enquiries, tender return assessments and development of relationships through to order, including an understanding of commercial wrap and administration of subcontracts.Ability to interpret Customers specifications and develop solutions to fulfil those requirements and prepare suitable documentation and drawings to convey design intent.Lead/supervise site works following Health and Safety guidelines etc.Educated to at least degree level in relevant subject or HND with additional experience of at least 5 years post graduate experience or 6 years post HND experience on successful project implementation in the above areas of expertise.Working knowledge of AutoCAD ElectricalAdvanced written and verbal communication skills in English as client contact is required as is integration with and mentoring of other team members.Ability to lead, mentor and develop engineers and technicians.Good understanding of BS7671 IEE 18th Edition Wiring RegsUnderstanding of IEC BS EN (phone number removed),Low-voltage switchgear, and control gear assembliesConfidence to work within a multidisciplinary design team.Awareness of /understanding of DSEAR Regulations and Hazardous area applications.Ability to work to deadlines and budgets.Desirable Requirements:
Ability to undertake minor electrical works on sites.Experience of thermal or hydro power station E C & I systems or National Grid Substations or other utility-based experience would be acceptable.Competence in Motor Control Centres, Motor Control Gear, and Instrumentation sufficient to specify MCC's or LV Switchboards by producing the appropriate document suites and assist with procurement by production of tender enquiries, tender return assessments and development of relationships through to order, including an understanding of commercial wrap and administration of subcontracts.A good working knowledge of related safety and environmental legislation