Lead Electrical Engineer

1 week ago

Warrington, Warrington, United Kingdom MDE Consultants Ltd Full time
Lead Electrical Engineer
The Role

~ To take a lead role in the delivery of projects within Technology incorporating multiple disciplines (LV Assemblies, Systems Integration, Telemetry, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control) ensuring all of the associated design requirements and procurement of materials are completed in a timely manner and to agreed timescales, whilst taking responsibility for associated product conformity requirements and commercial performance in line with company targets.
~ To co-ordinate the efforts of other disciplines in delivering projects (SI / Telemetry / E&I)
~ To co-ordinate design activities and documentation of other disciplines (SI / Telemetry / E&I)
~ To manage LV Staff (as agreed) in the development of their skills and capabilities.
~ To support LV Staff (as agreed) in the development of their skills and capabilities.
~ To provide technical assistance and guidance on projects both pre and post sales.
~(The jobholder may need to spend time within other office locations and client sites as necessary to deliver the function.)

Dimensions

Size of projects:
Directly managed
International
Principal accountabilities

Monitor and plan projects to ensure they are completed on time and to budget, including updating project commercial files and monthly progress reports, capturing change and highlighting any project risks.

Assume all necessary line-management responsibility for selected regional based LV Staff; approve weekly timesheets, approve holiday requests, carry out annual employee appraisals, approve timesheets, create and implement annual learning and development plans and continuously plan resourcing and allocation for projects.

Assume accountability of key deliverables and associated LV design and engineering procedures / forms relating to an integrated operating model, for the set-up, delivery and close-out of projects.

Assume responsibility for and maintain compliance with the Technology QA system technical requirements for LV Staff by review and audit.

Complete the production of electrical design drawings and calculations from client's requirements, associated technical standards and 'best' engineering practice.

Carry out technical reviews of electrical design drawings and calculations within the LV Engineering department.
Provide technical guidance to teams within Technology on 'best technical solutions' both pre and post sales.

Generating the highest level of system requirements, based on the user's needs and other constraints such as cost and programme, in coordination with the Technical Manager.

Work as part of a collaborative team (coordinated by the Technical Manager) to develop standards & tools in order to enhance productivity, improve quality, comply with legislation and/or keep abreast of developments in technology.

Ensure the LV Engineering team is properly updated with developments / standards by leading the communication process.
Assist in the generation of estimates, proposals and tenders as necessary.
Carry out technical reviews of estimates, proposals and tenders as necessary.
Notify LV Operations Director of any significant commercial, technical or contractual risks associated with current or pending projects.
Actively participate in LV Operations meetings.
Attend weekly meetings for project planning and progress review.
Prepare for and attend resource planning meetings as required.
Positively promote capabilities and relationships within other parts of the business in order to maximise on cross-divisional opportunities.
Special features

Must have an excellent understanding of control systems with high levels of technical ability proven through hands on experience.

Must be innovative, be comfortable with the ambiguity associated with preliminary design work and be able to concentrate on 'big picture' issues leaving the filling in of detail until a later stage.

Must be a team player with a knowledge of system engineering and project delivery processes.
Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to effectively communicate at all levels.
Must possess a keen commercial awareness.
Must encourage collaborative working where appropriate.
Must possess excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi-task, prioritise and work under considerable time pressures.
Must possess problem / conflict resolution skills, both internally and with clients.
Must have experience of site surveying and reporting on existing LV Assemblies through a 'hands-on' approach i.e.

investigating of in-service electrical equipment, identification of existing circuits, their components and associated wiring to facilitate modification/upgrade works to be completed.


Profile:
HNC/HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Or equivalent through experience).
BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Or equivalent through experience).
Member of The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) (Preferable)
Professionally registered as IEng or CEng (Engineering Council) (Preferable).
Job related experience
Hands-on experience of Power Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies.
Skills and knowledge
Competent technical knowledge of industrial power systems.
Competent technical knowledge of industrial control and automation systems.
Knowledge of BS EN (phone number removed) Power Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies.
Knowledge of BS EN 60947 Low-voltage Switchgear and Controlgear.
Knowledge of BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations.
Knowledge of selectivity and co-ordination of protective devices and switching devices.
Knowledge of electrical distribution theory, cable sizing, motor starting and control techniques.
Knowledge of programmable logic controller systems and associated hardware.
Knowledge of industrial communication networks, protocols and architecture.
Knowledge of network 'fault-levels' and associated LV Assembly short-circuit withstand strength. Knowledge of power loss, heat dissipation and associated LV Assembly temperature-rise limits.
Knowledge of earthing systems and practice.
Knowledge of Product Conformity requirements (UKCA / CE Marking).
Knowledge of Project Management 'best practice'.
Knowledge of ISO9001 QA systems.
Proficient in current release of Autodesk (AutoCAD) or Bentley (Microstation / Promis.e) and Microsoft Office 365 (i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Sharepoint) software.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation and with clients.
Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
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