Electrical design engineer

To design, detail and produce technical drawings for successful approval of rail electrical installations. Key Projects:

• 650 Signalling Distribution including PSP design.
• Points Heating renewals

Lighting Schemes

Accountabilities

• Undertaking electrical surveys of sites as required and proposing likely works to the wider construction team for discussion and agreement.
• Conducting outline design and detailing of rail electrical infrastructure providing accurate and appropriate imagery. Produce details specifications and calculations for power upgrades, lighting schemes, earthing schemes & point heating etc.
• Contractor's Responsible Engineer's duties in accordance with NR/L2/INI/02009.
• Liaising with AutoCAD technicians in the production of drawings.
• Producing accurate designers risk assessments using a wide variety of forms.
• Submission of quality design documents in accordance with NR/L2/ELP/27311, collating the key components as appropriate for inclusion.
• Collation of key product information as appropriate for inclusion in design submissions.
• Providing weekly reports outlining work plans, forecasts and key achievements.
• Recording and tracking documents via the centralised document control system and monitoring adherence to a quality assurance at all times.

Maintaining full understanding of commercial aspects of the project and ensuring appropriate cost control measures.

Knowledge and skills

• A degree in electrical engineering.
• An electrical engineer with some experience of working independently in the design and detail of railway electrical solutions.
• An ability to work as part of an integral part of the design team and undertake instructions from the Senior Design Engineer.
• Articulate with excellent communication skills: able to explain reasoning to a wider audience and adjust approach where needed to take a wider perspective.
• Safety critical position (PTS) - good, practical health and safety awareness.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

Good attention to detail with a professional outlook.