Job Description

Role: Senior Electrical Engineer, Design (EM)

Location: Edinburgh

Hybrid working

Salary: \xc2\xa355,000 - \xc2\xa365,000

Working Arrangements:

Ideally 2 days a week in the office although that\'s not a deal breaker if it\'s sometimes less.

Additionally, engineers will need to be on-site, (workshop / supplier visits etc) around once a month or so on average. More frequently when we have something to build / test and less frequently outside of that

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer with experience in transformer design to join a multi-disciplinary team, who are dedicated to bringing new energy infrastructure products to the market and lead game-changing technology development. Upon demonstration of your experience, you will join at Senior level and will work within our transformer design workstream.

You will have opportunities in new product development from concept generation to detailed design and prototype build, you will also contribute on technical problem solving and continuous product improvement. Functions will be developed with some autonomy but guided by established policies and review of end results. The job also allows modification of procedures and practices covering work to ensure results meet standards of acceptability (quality, timeliness etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop reliable new concepts, including feasibility study and technical proposal with focuses on electromagnetic design.
• Use technical experience and analytical thinking to solve complex technical and electrical issues.
• Contribute to innovation and technical strategy to keep competitiveness and lead a technology development when required.
• Define, review and ensure compliance of products with internal and external technical standards.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with clients, vendors, suppliers, other professionals, and expanding networks.
• Maintaining and improving existing engineering processes.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline and analytical thinking and technical experience to execute policy/strategy.
• Liaising with clients and other engineers to ensure projects are completed to specifications
• Assisting with recruitment, training, and onboarding.
• Ensuring a safe and positive work environment.
• Be proactive and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience. You may lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Have a degree in Electrical Engineering. Master\'s degree or higher education is desirable.
• Chartered Engineering (CEng) status or working towards Chartership accreditation is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience on transformers design, their technical challenges, materials, manufacturing, monitoring conditions, testing and performance.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities for engineering problems, from both technical and commercial viewpoints, to identify and deliver pragmatic solutions.
• Familiarity with a variety of industry standards, i.e. IEC, IEEE, ENA, NEMA.
• Member of an accredited professional body is desirable, i.e. IET, IEEE, CIGRE
• Knowledge of thermal modelling and fluid dynamics.
• Knowledge on distribution networks and the applicable regulations.
• Capable of collaborating effectively, understanding the value of \'team\' and having strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Practical experience with CAD software and simulation tools.
• Ability to travel when required.

We offer the following benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• \xc2\xa380 a month wellbeing payment
• \xc2\xa3250 one off work from home budget
• Annual discretionary (performance based) bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - we pay 6%, employee pays 3%

How to apply?

Please send a CV to kaceynorris@peoplesource.co.uk

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