Lead hardware electrical engineer energy

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Lead Hardware / Electrical Engineer on a Permanent Basis, based in Staffordshire. This position would suit someone who has a good grounding in at least one of the following areas:- Electrical Engineering, Control Panel Design and Build, E I Installation, and who enjoys working in an engineering environment, who is keen to become involved in all aspects of a project and is keen to learn and develop new skills as part of an experienced and committed team. Role Summary * Lead and drive the project team * Review and approve designs developed by the team * Ensure compliance of the team to agreed procedures/methods and standards with engineering design responsibilities. * Interpret and verify customer supplied data, specifications and drawings. * Lead/Produce system designs from customer supplied information * Lead the Creation/modification of Design Packs including system drawings, general arrangements, schematics wiring diagrams, site cable drawings etc. * Produce client design documentation and test documentation * Producing all necessary documentation to support the production of the systems such as FDS, Test Documentation, Manuals etc. * Lead site surveys and assist in the preparation of Health and Safety Documentation * Support Site acceptance testing/commissioning * Support the production of tender documents and cost estimates. Essential Skills * Experience of/competent in control systems within the energy market (or similar utility) * Experience of/competent in field cabling systems (P, Inst, Contr and comms) including surveying and identifying routes, cable calculations for sizing and earthing/protection * Experience of/competent in control panel design incorporating PLC, I/O, Comms cards, UPS rsquo;s etc * Educated to at least degree level in relevant subject or HND with additional experience of at least 5 years post graduate experience or 6 years post HND experience on successful project implementation in the above areas of expertise * Computer literate with Word, Autocad and Excel experience. * Methodical approach to the interpretation of customer requirements and delivery of project documentation * Understanding of Full Project Lifecycle. * Hold a current full driving licence (UK or be able to easily convert to full UK) * Must be willing to go for a basic disclosure Scotland check. Desirable Skills - Experienced in at least one of the following -Rockwell ( Control Logix) - Siemens (PC7S, TIA Portal) - Schneider (M580, M340) - Site Installation and Commissioning experience of control systems. - Experience of Motor Control Centres ndash; Specification, procurement, installation etc - Good understanding of BS7671 IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regs - Awareness of /understanding of DSEAR Regulations and Hazardous area applications. - Awareness of /understanding of Functional Safety (IEC 61508/61511) - Ability to work to deadlines and budgets. - Familiarity with Databases Personal Qualities - Natural Leader - Ability to Lead/work as part of a team. - Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines and to motivate others to achieve the same. - Have excellent communication skills. - Be flexible in their methods of working. Benefits - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays - Flexible working - Pension - Life assurance policy - Private health care - Lifestyle screening - Salary sacrifice programme - Mental health assistance programme - Cycle to work scheme - Green car scheme - Support in achieving professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) and professional memberships fees covered