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Date Added: Thu 13/02/2025

Electrical Design Engineer

Glasgow, G2, UK
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Company: TRADESTECH RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Contract, Full Time

Salary: £300 - £400/day

Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer - Quality Assurance & Design

Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Senior Electrical Engineer to ensure the highest standards in design, installation, inspection, and testing. In this role, you'll be responsible for validating designs and specifications with a focus on environmental influences, routing efficiency, purpose suitability, and health & safety risk elimination. Your expertise will drive the production of detailed equipment schedules and electrical schematics for renewable energy systems.

Key Responsibilities:

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Design & Quality Assurance:

* Ensure that all design specifications and documentation meet quality standards, including initial, planning, draft, detailed, construction, and single-line diagrams.

* Incorporate environmental factors, effective routing, and risk mitigation (health & safety) into design processes.

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Technical Development:

* Develop equipment schedules and electrical schematics for renewable and electrical systems.

* Interpret and analyze pre-construction data and client specifications to inform design solutions.

* Utilize design risk assessments and value engineering to optimize safety, cost, and time efficiency.

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Collaboration & Support:

* Work closely with Sales, Commercial, Construction, O&M, and Procurement teams, offering technical support from both office and on-site locations as required.

* Liaise with clients, consultants, and third-party contractors, participating in start-up meetings, site visits, and design consultations.

* Mentor junior engineers, assist with cable calculations, and review technical documentation.

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Continuous Improvement:

* Stay up to date with the latest technologies, industry best practices, and innovations.

* Contribute creative solutions and improvements to existing design processes.

Technical Skills & Software Proficiency:

* Essential:

* Proficient in AutoCAD 2D/3D for electrical design.

* Strong background in electrical and renewable systems.

* Desirable:

* Experience with PVCase, PVSol, PVSyst, and Inverter/Mounting kit design software.

* Competence with cable calculation software.

Qualifications & Experience:

* Degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent (modern apprenticeship/HND acceptable).

* Recognized Electrical Design Qualification (desirable).

* Solid on-site experience in installation, surveying, maintenance, or design.

* In-depth understanding of BS7671 (18th Edition Amendment 3), BS8888, and other relevant British Standards.

* Familiarity with CDM regulations.

* Proven leadership ability with excellent communication skills for report writing, presentations, and client engagements.

* Strong mathematical aptitude and proficiency in Microsoft 365.

* Full UK Driver's License
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