Senior Power Engineer in Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
Job Title – Senior Power Engineer – Rail
Location - North West
Rate - £ Negotiable per day
The role of a Senior Power Engineer:
You 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. You will be responsible for but not limited to:
Ensuring 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.
Assisting in the preparation of contract specifications for power distribution systems for signalling projects to obtain the best available deal for the Company.
Ensuring the design, construction and testing targets are met to ensure successful project implementation and future reliability is achieved.
You will ideally have:
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”.
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.
Incorporated Engineer or demonstration of progress towards Chartered Engineer status. (Desirable)
Qualified to inspect and test electrical installations in accordance with City and Guilds 2391. (Desirable)
Knowledge of LUL Standards (Desirable)
Familiarity with supervision, control and monitoring systems, e.g. SCADA, as used with power systems. (Desirable)
The Background:
This role is working within rail projects and you will be playing key parts in making these a success.
Apply now:
To apply for this position please email your CV to jenna .brown @vital .uk .com or call <phone number removed> for more information.
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