Electrical Design Engineer

Key Tasks:
*Be responsible for designing electrical installations to British / European / American industry standards.
*Provide technical information and drawings to the MEP Engineer, Electrical Site Manager, Certified Electricians and Electricians.
*Prepare electrical Bill of Quantities for each new installation.
*Prepare cost estimates (inclusive of expected labour allowances) for costing / planning purposes.
*Advise on expected installation timeframes and labour requirements for each electrical installation.
*To install, inspect, and repair lighting, switches, receptacles, generators, power distribution and circuit breaker panels.
*Maintain facility maps for all existing and new components of the electric distribution systems. Responsible for testing, sampling, inspecting, record keeping and reporting in accordance with applicable regulations/ policies.
*Perform quality testing in accordance with regulatory requirements to ensure the safe operation of electrical distribution and power generation systems.
*Able to inspect, test and repair electrical distribution equipment and power generators.
*Accountable for the testing, sampling, inspecting, record keeping and reporting in accordance with UK, and Local regulations / policies.
*Able to work from plans and specifications and follow rough sketches and oral and written instructions.
*Flexible to work a variety of hours to include power outages, short circuits and other emergency situations to ensure the proper functioning of the BU's electrical and power generator utility services.
*To perform any other work as required by Line Manager.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
ESSENTIAL
*Minimum five years experience as a Certified Electrician with experience of working to the UK Electrical standards.
*MUST POSSESS the UK 17th Edition Electrical certification.
*MUST POSSESS CompEx certification.
*MUST POSSESS City & Guilds 2400 or City & Guilds 2391-20 certifications.
*Thorough understanding of BS 7671 electrical design standards.
*Experience of designing to American NEC. electrical standards.
*Demonstrated experience in designing electrical installations for major construction projects.
*Possess a broad range of electrical installation skills in other trade areas such as Plumbing / HVAC to assist as required with installing and commissioning these types of installations.
*Experienced in the operation and maintenance of pumps, motors, voltmeters and gauges.
*Proven knowledge of safety measures, hazards and precautions.
*Experience in working from plans/specifications and to follow rough sketches and English oral and written instructions.
Desirable:
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*Experience is preferred with pumps, construction and maintenance of water distribution / collection systems water storage facilities, water meters, power and hand tools, plumbing repairs and other water/ septic specific equipment.
*Experience of living and working in difficult environments such as Afghanistan or Iraq and on a military base camp is a distinct advantage.
*Experience of working with Fuels and other dangerous zone installations.
*Experience with electrical distribution and power generators, construction work, and proven record of dependability.
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