E,C & I Hardware Design Engineers (All levels)

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for multiple E,C & I Hardware Design Engineers (all levels, from Engineers to Lead/Senior), Starting on a 6-12 month Contract, based in Staffordshire (Hybrid).
This role is INSIDE IR35.
Our client is looking for enthusiastic & experienced engineers at all levels to join our expanding Energy team to perform all aspects of E,C & I design and implementation. The role includes designing electrical and control systems focused on PLC based control panels but including cabling, MCCs, Drives & Controls, Switchgear and related EC & I equipment primarily within the thermal and hydro power generation sector although work in other sectors may be undertaken.
This position would suit someone who has a good grounding in at least one of the following areas:
* Electrical Engineering,
* Control Panel Design and Build,
* E & I Installation,
and who enjoys working in an engineering environment, who is keen to become involved in all aspects of a project and is keen to learn and develop new skills as part of an experienced and committed team.
Summary of Role:
* Lead and drive the project team
* Review and approve designs developed by the team
* Ensure compliance of the team to agreed procedures/methods and standards with engineering design responsibilities.
* Interpret and verify customer supplied data, specifications and drawings.
* Lead/Produce system designs from customer supplied information
* Lead the Creation/modification of Design Packs including system drawings, general arrangements, schematics & wiring diagrams, site cable drawings etc.
* Produce client design documentation and test documentation
* Producing all necessary documentation to support the production of the systems such as FDS, Test Documentation, Manuals etc.
* Lead site surveys and assist in the preparation of Health and Safety Documentation
* Support Site acceptance testing/commissioning
* Support the production of tender documents and cost estimates.
Essential Skills
* Experience of/competent in control systems within the energy market (or similar utility)
* Experience of/competent in field cabling systems (P, Inst, Contr and comms) including surveying and identifying routes, cable calculations for sizing and earthing/protection
* Experience of/competent in control panel design incorporating PLC, I/O, Comms cards, UPS’s etc
* Educated to at least degree level in relevant subject or HND with additional experience of at least 5 years post graduate experience or 6 years post HND experience on successful project implementation in the above areas of expertise
* Computer literate with Word, Autocad and Excel experience.
* Methodical approach to the interpretation of customer requirements and delivery of project documentation
* Understanding of Full Project Lifecycle.
* Hold a current full driving licence (UK or be able to easily convert to full UK)
* Must be willing to go for a basic disclosure Scotland check.
Desirable Skills
Preference will be given to those candidates demonstrating some or all of the following:-
- Experienced in at least one of the following
* Rockwell ( Control Logix)
* Siemens (PC7S, TIA Portal)
* Schneider (M580, M340)
- Site Installation and Commissioning experience of control systems.
- Experience of Motor Control Centres – Specification, procurement, installation etc
- Good understanding of BS7671 IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regs
- Awareness of /understanding of DSEAR Regulations and Hazardous area applications.
- Awareness of /understanding of Functional Safety (IEC 61508/61511)

Location: Yarlet, GB

Posted Date: 11/17/2024