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AWE is looking for talented engineers with a strong background in Control and Instrumentation (C&I) design, to join our Engineering Delivery Team in Capital Engineering.
Location: Reading
Salary: £47,690 - £65,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
Closing Date: 12th July 2024
As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:
- Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours (including Bank Holidays) of annual leave - plus every other Friday off work!
- Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
- A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
- Life Assurance
- Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
- Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
- A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site
The Capital Engineering Delivery team undertakes engineering assessment and design work in support of several key portfolios:
- Nuclear Risk Management - ensuring that the engineering assets supporting our safety cases are suitable and sufficient to protect our people and the public
- Design assessment of existing assets and identification of areas for improvement
- Engineering design for new assets and infrastructure, or for modification of existing installations
As a Senior Electrical Design Engineer you will be responsible for undertaking and leading design activities with support from other junior engineers and engaging with other disciplines to ensure a joined up approach. This role is within the AWE's Electrical Technical Authority.
Key responsibilities
- Lead other Electrical engineers within the team, providing advice and guidance
- Lead delivery of engineering and design tasks within assigned areas
- Interfacing with other disciplines, both technical and non-technical
- Estimating and planning engineering tasks
- Supporting the Engineering Manager in ensuring that the requirements are correct and adequate
- Ensuring that the design intent and configured baseline are maintained throughout the facility lifecycle
What skills and qualifications are needed?
- An appropriate qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, BEng or MEng equivalent. HNC/HND may also be acceptable with relevant experience in a similar role
- Professional Engineering recognition as a Member - preferably but not essentially, registered as a Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council (or on the path to Chartership)
- A strong demonstrable experience, of working as an Electrical Design Engineer with a good knowledge in:
- Low Voltage (LV) (400V) Electrical distribution systems design, maintenance and test to the requirements of the IET Wiring Regulations BS7671, and applicable standards,
- Lightning and Surge Protection System design. In particular with regards to explosive atmospheres
Additionally, experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:
- Fire detection and alarm systems (IEC 60839-5-1:2014)
- HV distribution system design, maintenance and test
- Explosive atmospheres - Electrical installations design, selection and erection (IEC 60079-14: 2014), including Intrinsically Safe Concepts
- Functional Safety (IEC 61508 and IEC 61511)
- AWE systems and processes
- Self-motivation, technical knowledge and a desire for self-development are important attributes for this position
- Understanding of Relevant codes and design standards for areas of experience
- A good understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSAWA), Construction Design Management (CDM), risk assessments
- Experience of Safety Cases or working in a highly regulated (e.g. Nuclear, Pharmaceutical, Oil and Gas) industry would be beneficial
- Good written, verbal and presentation skills - proficient in Microsoft's suite of desktop applications
Candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role
