Senior Power Engineer in Birmingham, United Kingdom
Birmingham, United Kingdom |
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Senior Power Engineer
We are a leading global engineering and technology Services Company, has been active in the United Kingdom for over 170 years. We provide innovative solutions to help tackle the UK’s major challenges, across the key sectors of energy, industry, infrastructure & cities and healthcare. We have a significant presence throughout the UK, with 12 manufacturing sites and more than 25 major offices.
This role will engineer new solutions or modify existing power distribution systems at 650/415 & 110 volts in support of the safe implementation of railway signalling projects as directed by the Lead Project Engineering Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that the design, construction and testing targets are met and effective remedial action on power distribution systems as instructed by the Lead Power Engineering Manager.
- Undertake work Package management duties for signalling power and other plant items as required by the project including management of sub-contractors.
- Assist in the preparation of contract specifications for power distribution systems for signalling projects to obtain the best available deal for the Company.
- Perform duties as directed by the Lead Project Engineering Manager.
- Ensure the design, construction and testing targets are met to ensure successful project implementation and future reliability is achieved.
- Provide leadership/mentorship to local Engineering team.
- Assist project teams with the delivery of power distribution systems at 650/400V and 110V for the safe implementation of signalling systems.
- Preparation of contract specifications for power distribution systems.
- Provide training and briefings to signalling staff.
- Undertake Contractors responsible Engineer (CRE) for Network Rail projects.
- Attend meetings with Client and co-ordinate actions to deliver the project to programme and budget.
- Able to assist in the following:
- Preparation of estimation and tendering documents.
- Preparation of Project technical and purchase specifications.
- Analysis of customer requirements.
- Attending client interviews.
- What do I need to qualify for this job?
Essential Requirements:
- Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical and/or electronic Engineering
- Knowledge of electrical power engineering principles,
- Understanding of the principles relating to the statutory binding Electricity at Work Regulations,
- Experience of Low Voltage distribution systems (design, installation and testing practices),
- Experience of designing power distribution systems to BS7671 “Requirements for electrical installations – IEE Wiring Regulation”.
- Experience of managing Sub-contractors.
- PC skills.
- Good communications and time management skills.
- Understanding of traditional 650V IT systems for signalling power supplies.
- Understanding of redundant backup power supply systems.
- Working knowledge of Network Rail and British/European Standards.
- Experience of Factory acceptance testing and Site acceptance testing of electrical systems.
- Previous experience as CRE on Network Rail projects.Desirable Requirements:
- Incorporated Engineer or demonstration of progress towards Chartered Engineer status.
- Qualified to inspect and test electrical installations in accordance with City and Guilds 2391.
- Knowledge of LUL Standards
- Familiarity with supervision, control and monitoring systems, e.g. SCADA, as used with power systems.
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