Electrical CAD Design Engineer

About the job

AWE is looking for a Electrical CAD Design Engineer to support with a wide range of challenging projects and electrical maintenance work within the Orion Laser Facility.

Working within our Engineering Team, as a Electrical CAD Design Engineer you will support the senior electrical and C&I engineers within the Technical Leads Team. You will identify solutions for electrical engineering projects to resolve system and equipment obsolescence in support of project delivery.

The purpose of this role is to produce electrical design and all associated design work in line with the qualified design process and most appropriate design codes.

When appropriate you will have the opportunity to provide support to the Electrical Maintenance Team for installation, repairs, replacements, electrical distribution testing and modifications. You may also, on occasion, support a variety of planned electrical maintenance activities. This role also gives excellent opportunities for career development into more senior engineering roles in the future.

Location: Reading

Salary: £37,860 - £50,000

The Role?

Working within our Orion Engineering Team as an Electrical CAD Design Engineer you will;

• Contribute to the delivery of projects by producing conceptual designs, detail designs and design specifications.
• Deliver electrical/control designs, assisting the Technical Leads and Senior Engineers in scoping, planning, and estimating future activities.
• Continued professional development and development under the guidance of a technical mentor.

Though not to be considered a check list, candidates would benefit from knowledge/experience of ANY of the following:

• Experience using AutoCAD and the ability to interpret engineering drawings, essential.
• Experience testing installations and systems (C&G 2391/ 2377).
• Must be willing to obtain Design, Erection and Verification (2396) or equivalent.
• Electrical Distribution knowledge / BS7671 18th Edition qualification.
• Fault finding techniques and methodologies.
• Supervisory experience desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience in a building, plant or manufacturing environment.
• Good appreciation of safe systems of work.
• PLC and SCADA experience desired.

Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate the following qualifications:

• BEng Electrical Engineering or equivalent demonstrated work experience.

Or

• A recognised relevant qualification such as City & Guilds, ONC or BTEC Level 4/5 plus suitable experience.

What will you get from us?

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work).
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution).
• Life Assurance.
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.

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