Working within the Engineering Department the role of Electrical Contracts Designer is to produce the electrical designs for the application of BRUSH Switchgears products. This would include Schematic/Wiring Diagrams, varying in degrees of complexity.

• Working to instruction and/or specifications produced by the Applications Engineers
• Produce, design and/or modify drawings
• Create detailed schematic designs based on the customer requirements – designs to include CT/VT design, Electrical Interlocking Designs, Auto changeover Designs, control (Trip/Close) designs.
• Liaise directly with Manufacturing and Quality team members on issues relating to drawings.
• Assist in the production of contract job packs and other Manufacturing and Quality deliverables as required to meet on time delivery schedules.
• Assist engineers with initial design requirements and conceptualise plans and details to accurately convey manufacturing requirements.
• Provide engineering support and assistance to customers and internal departments

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC level in an Electrical Engineering Discipline

Skills

• The attitude and will to want to make a difference and to support other team members
• Self-motivated with positive attitude to meet deadlines and work schedules
• Have a disciplined and enthusiastic approach, which captures the commitment of others
• Eye for detail and able to work at high degree of accuracy
• Influencing and negotiating skills
• Detail oriented with the skill set to resolve problems
• The ability to demonstrate a thorough understanding of drafting and design practices and theories
• The ability to work by yourself or as a part of a team
• The ability to prioritise and plan effectively

Knowledge

• Good IT skills in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Proficient in AutoCAD systems, preferably AutoCAD Electrical
• Knowledge of electrical protection systems would be an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of relevant industry switchgear standards

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of working withing the switchgear industry
• Commercial experience and/or BRUSH Switchgear product knowledge considered.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience of dealing with customers and suppliers

BRUSH Switchgear provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects.

A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastructure.